Creative Scotland - Multi-Year Funding

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This call for Expressions of Interest is an information gathering exercise, to provide Creative Scotland with insight on the likely demand for future Multi-Year Funding, in terms of both the number of organisations seeking this type of funding support, and the likely financial ask.

While providing invaluable information on the future potential for the Multi-Year Funding Programme to support culture and creativity in Scotland, this will also help Creative Scotland shape the detail of the formal application process.

The Multi-Year Funding Programme (MYF) offers stable, long-term financial support for creative and cultural organisations in Scotland. It covers both core costs and programmes of creative activity and supports organisations in delivering work that contributes to the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of people living in Scotland.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Who can apply

This EOI is open to any Scotland-based cultural, creative and screen organisation considering MYF from 2028 onwards. This includes organisations:

• Not currently in receipt of MYF but who may wish to apply when the next full application process opens.
• Currently in receipt of MYF and who wish to be considered for a continuation of funding beyond their current award.

Organisations who intend to apply for Multi-Year Funding must be:

• Constituted and Incorporated (i.e. Company Limited by Guarantee, Community Interest Company, Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Limited Liability Partnership, Partnership or Trust) with a designated UK company bank account in the organisation’s name.
• Not-for-profit organisations who already operate in Scotland and have a registered Scottish office.
• Delivering high-quality arts, screen, or creative and cultural programmes of activity in Scotland.
• Seeking a minimum award of £50,000 per year.
• Capable of managing the reporting requirements that come with the receipt of public funding.

When to apply

Now open for Expressions of Interest. Deadline 5pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Next deadline: 18 Nov 2026

How to apply

Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) online via the Creative Scotland portal. See fund guidance.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Organisational development and capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities Women and girls Young people Urban communities

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