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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.

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:

Premium information

Who can apply

Not-for profit organisations. 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

Now open. Deadline: 22 September 2025 (for decisions 6 October)

If your application is received after a deadline, it will automatically be included in the next panel. However, it's important to keep an eye on the deadlines and panel dates as funding decisions cannot be made between panels.

Next deadline: 22 Sep 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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