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In collaboration with Creative Scotland, this fund aims to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.

The fund will continue to support organisations to deliver a wide range of creative activity.

This includes funding for:

• a specific one-off project or production or
• a period of creative research and development or
• a longer term programme of work.

It can also support organisations to undertake business and organisational development that will:

• enhance their business sustainability through the development of new or more diverse income streams or
• consider broader organisational development costs.

Examples of the types of activity that the fund can support can be found in the Guidance for Applicants. It is not exhaustive and is provided to give applicants an indication of the types of activity that can be applied for. If you have any queries about what you are wanting to apply for, please contact the Enquiries Service ([email protected]) before starting your application.

The fund is intended to support creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.

Examples of the types of activity that can be supported are:

• Development, curation, production, presentation of new work
• Networking and collaborative opportunities
• Research and development
• Organisational development activity, where the activity is likely to contribute to greater organisational sustainability, public engagement, environmental sustainability or the development of knowledge/skills within the organisation
• Professional development (training, mentoring, skills development)
• Activity that supports artists and addresses inequalities
• Audience development
• Widening participation and engagement in creative activity

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Any type of constituted artistic, creative or cultural organisation based in Scotland can apply.

Organisations based outside Scotland but operating with a UK-wide remit, can apply for funding for activity taking place in Scotland, for the direct benefit of those based here.

Organisations based outside of the UK must have a UK-based partner lead on their application and their application should demonstrate that:

• the activity takes place in Scotland
• the activity benefits people in Scotland

All applicants must have a UK bank account. Please ensure the name on your funding application matches the name on your bank account, as they cannot pay into an account with a different name. Please visit their website for more details on this.

You can find more information on the types of organisations who are, in general, eligible to apply for funding on their website.

When to apply

There are no deadlines for this fund, and you can apply at any time, subject to available budget allocations.

You can only have one application in the assessment process at any time.

How to apply

Applications for the National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations must be made through Creative Scotland’s Online Funding Portal

Download the Guidance for Applicants from their website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture General charitable activities Organisational development and capacity building Recreation and social activities Research

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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