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The Small Grants Fund welcomes applications from arts charities working in any art form or cross-art form including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, poetry, literature, film-making, music, photography, and digital arts.

The Fund can only accept applications from arts charities registered in Scotland. They aim to provide a response within 10 weeks from the closing date. Please submit a brief, simple application form submitted with audited / independently examined annual accounts and up-to-date child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding policies.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

• charities whose core objects/purpose is to advance the arts
• must be registered as a charity in Scotland, with a bank account in the name of the charity
• based in Scotland and operating for the benefit of people in Scotland
• annual income of less than £500,000
• have been operating for at least 12 months and be able to supply annual audited / examined accounts

Maximum annual income:

£500,000

When to apply

Currently closed.

The open window periods for Small Grants Fund Rounds in 2025 are: ROUND 7 - from noon on Monday 1 September - noon on Friday 12 September 2025

Next deadline: 12 Sep 2025

How to apply

Download and complete the application form via the website, and submit with the accounts and protection policies as advised on the website guidance.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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