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Grants are available to help bring literature alive with an author, poet, playwright, graphic novelist or storyteller visit. They like to support interesting, imaginative sessions which show a commitment to the promotion and enjoyment of reading and writing.

Activities should take place before 31 March 2025.

As funding is limited, a maximum of five sessions can be requested in a single application. The panel will only award the maximum five sessions if they feel the request is justified by an application.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

You can apply for funding if:

• You are based in any part of Scotland
• You are applying on behalf of a school, library, community group, arts organisation, local festival, reading/writing group, hospital, prison or an organisation working with adults or children with disabilities
• You intend to work with an author listed on the Live Literature Author Directory
• You are planning a digital activity such as a remotely delivered workshop or reading, a podcast recording, a short written resource, etc.

When to apply

Applications now open for 2025!

Deadlines for 2025: 23 May 2025 26 September 2025

Next deadline: 23 May 2025

How to apply

Apply online via the Scottish Book Trust website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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