International Grants & Prizes / Verified 2 September 2026
Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Individuals offers £500–£50,000 to support research, development, or delivery of creative work over up to 24 months. You must be self-employed, based in Scotland, at least 18, with a UK bank account in your name. Full-time students and those outside arts or creative industries are ineligible.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. £500-£50,000 for research, development and/or delivery of creative activity (up to 24 months)
“£500 to £50,000 funding”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. up to 24 months
Who can apply. Freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland who are at least 18 years old. Must have a UK bank account in your name. Not available to students in full-time education, individuals not based in Scotland,
“Freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
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