FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Please note that TSI is here to help organisations with applications. Call 0300 303 4141 or email us at support@argylltsi.org.uk
Please note that TSI is here to help organisations with applications. Call 0300 303 4141 or email us at support@argylltsi.org.uk
Grants to Help Museums Become More Resilient (Scotland)
Description: Museum Galleries Scotland’s Museum Development Fund will provide funding for activities that produce positive outcomes for collections, audiences, workforce and sustainability.
Projects should focus on:
Minimum: £15,000
Maximum: £60,000
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 13th June 2022.
Description: Museum Galleries Scotland’s Museum Development Fund will provide funding for activities that produce positive outcomes for collections, audiences, workforce and sustainability.
Projects should focus on:
- Developing digital capacity
- Re-engaging with communities
- Workforce capacity and resilience
- Building resilience
- Responding to the climate emergency
Minimum: £15,000
Maximum: £60,000
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 13th June 2022.
Funding For Conservation and Digitisation of Jewish Archive and Library Collections
Description: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to protect, preserve, and enable better access to Jewish archival and library collections in Europe. The Rothschild Foundation is offering several grants to charitable organisations to undertake conservation, preservation, and digitisation projects relating to Jewish archival and library collections across Europe. The Archives and Libraries programme consists of several grants that will enable organisations to protect and preserve Jewish archival and library material, increase access to documents that will enhance future academic research in European Jewish history and culture, and encourage people to engage with communal documentary heritage. The following grants are available:
Closing Date: Language grants are for up to £2,000 and applications should be submitted by the end of June 2022.
Description: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to protect, preserve, and enable better access to Jewish archival and library collections in Europe. The Rothschild Foundation is offering several grants to charitable organisations to undertake conservation, preservation, and digitisation projects relating to Jewish archival and library collections across Europe. The Archives and Libraries programme consists of several grants that will enable organisations to protect and preserve Jewish archival and library material, increase access to documents that will enhance future academic research in European Jewish history and culture, and encourage people to engage with communal documentary heritage. The following grants are available:
- Conservation and Preservation
- Inventories and Cataloguing
- Digital Resource Creation and Digital Humanities
- Professional Training
- Professional Development Language
Closing Date: Language grants are for up to £2,000 and applications should be submitted by the end of June 2022.
Scottish Book Trust - Live Literature Programme
Description: The Live Literature Programme is provided by the Scottish Book Trust. The aim of the programme is to inspire local communities to read and write for pleasure. The Programme works by the applicant contacting an author from the Live Literature Author Directory to deliver an event, and the Trust will pay half the set author fee plus expenses. Events can take place in person or remotely.
Criteria: Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organisations based in any part of Scotland, including: Schools, Libraries, Community groups, Arts organisations, Local Festivals, Reading/writing groups, Hospitals, Prisons and Organisations working with adults or children with disabilities. Applications from ASN settings and schools supporting vulnerable children and the children of key workers are welcome. Organisations can apply more than once, regardless of previous outcomes, provided that they are not already waiting for a Live Literature funding decision. Applicants must be intending to work with an author listed on the Live Literature Authority Directory. Organisations must pay a set contribution of £75 plus VAT per author session. Live Literature events must take place before 31 March 2023.
Maximum: Discretionary
Closing Date: Midday 29th August 2022. Applications will be reviewed by a panel, which meets quarterly. Applicants will be advised of the result of their application within two weeks. Applications received after a deadline will automatically be included in the next panel meeting. Final deadline midday 21 November 2022.
Description: The Live Literature Programme is provided by the Scottish Book Trust. The aim of the programme is to inspire local communities to read and write for pleasure. The Programme works by the applicant contacting an author from the Live Literature Author Directory to deliver an event, and the Trust will pay half the set author fee plus expenses. Events can take place in person or remotely.
Criteria: Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organisations based in any part of Scotland, including: Schools, Libraries, Community groups, Arts organisations, Local Festivals, Reading/writing groups, Hospitals, Prisons and Organisations working with adults or children with disabilities. Applications from ASN settings and schools supporting vulnerable children and the children of key workers are welcome. Organisations can apply more than once, regardless of previous outcomes, provided that they are not already waiting for a Live Literature funding decision. Applicants must be intending to work with an author listed on the Live Literature Authority Directory. Organisations must pay a set contribution of £75 plus VAT per author session. Live Literature events must take place before 31 March 2023.
Maximum: Discretionary
Closing Date: Midday 29th August 2022. Applications will be reviewed by a panel, which meets quarterly. Applicants will be advised of the result of their application within two weeks. Applications received after a deadline will automatically be included in the next panel meeting. Final deadline midday 21 November 2022.
Scops Arts Trust
Description: The goal of Scops Arts Trust is to help people to understand, participate in and enjoy the arts, particularly the performing arts. We are keen to find projects which widen access and have a lasting cultural impact on the community. The next round will open for applications on the 16th August 2022.
Criteria: In 2022, they are especially interested in supporting performing arts projects aimed at adults and projects which will benefit all ages across the generations, not only children. They are also keen to hear from organisations planning smaller regional festivals in areas where there is little arts provision, due to socio-economic circumstances or geographically remote locations. They will continue to consider applications for music education projects for children and young people, but our preferred projects this year will focus on adults and whole communities.
Description: The goal of Scops Arts Trust is to help people to understand, participate in and enjoy the arts, particularly the performing arts. We are keen to find projects which widen access and have a lasting cultural impact on the community. The next round will open for applications on the 16th August 2022.
Criteria: In 2022, they are especially interested in supporting performing arts projects aimed at adults and projects which will benefit all ages across the generations, not only children. They are also keen to hear from organisations planning smaller regional festivals in areas where there is little arts provision, due to socio-economic circumstances or geographically remote locations. They will continue to consider applications for music education projects for children and young people, but our preferred projects this year will focus on adults and whole communities.
Funding to Help Musicians Develop their Skills (UK)
Description: Help Musicians, the independent UK charity for professional musicians of all genres, is making grants of up to £1,500 available to support musicians to develop their skills or artistic practice.
The funding is available to help solo artists, composers, group members, songwriters, producers or multidisciplinary artists aged 18 and over with no significant backing to reinvigorate and sustain their careers as music creators.
Criteria: Applicants can specify opportunities relevant to their own circumstances and ambitions, allowing them to access support which is specific to their individual career needs. This could be anything from 1-on-1 time with a mentor to structured online courses. Groups of six members or less can also apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 8 to 10 weeks.
Description: Help Musicians, the independent UK charity for professional musicians of all genres, is making grants of up to £1,500 available to support musicians to develop their skills or artistic practice.
The funding is available to help solo artists, composers, group members, songwriters, producers or multidisciplinary artists aged 18 and over with no significant backing to reinvigorate and sustain their careers as music creators.
Criteria: Applicants can specify opportunities relevant to their own circumstances and ambitions, allowing them to access support which is specific to their individual career needs. This could be anything from 1-on-1 time with a mentor to structured online courses. Groups of six members or less can also apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £1,500
Closing Date: Applications can be submitted at any time and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 8 to 10 weeks.
Ragdoll Foundation
Description: Ragdoll Foundation’s vision is to support projects using the arts and creative media where the concerns of children can be heard. A variety of art forms can be supported including dance, drama, film and music. Supported projects need to support equality of opportunity, can include families and may be delivered in children’s and community centres, nurseries, schools and hospitals.
Criteria: Not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Main Grants £50,000
Closing date: Main Grants Stage 1 ongoing
Description: Ragdoll Foundation’s vision is to support projects using the arts and creative media where the concerns of children can be heard. A variety of art forms can be supported including dance, drama, film and music. Supported projects need to support equality of opportunity, can include families and may be delivered in children’s and community centres, nurseries, schools and hospitals.
Criteria: Not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Main Grants £50,000
Closing date: Main Grants Stage 1 ongoing
Funding Package to Help Musicians Record & Release Music (UK)
Description: Funding is available to help independent music creators of all genres and disciplines to record and release music. The Record & Release strand of funding from Help Musicians offers a bespoke package of funding and expert advice, including wellbeing and development services, to support solo artists, composers, group members, songwriters, producers or multidisciplinary artists aged 18 and over with no significant backing.
Criteria: Grants of up to £3,000 will fund the cost of recording and releasing a new body of work by music creators across the UK who are controlling one or more aspects of their career (e.g., self-managing, self-releasing, self-producing). Costs that could be supported include studio hire, merchandise, PR and marketing, and software. In addition to the funding successful applicants will also receive:
· one-to-one business advice sessions tailored to the musician's needs and delivered via experienced music industry professionals, as coordinated by ThinkMusic
· one-to-one health consultation with British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) professionals, covering all aspects of a musician’s health, including physical and mental health needs and specialist referrals where required
Criteria: Applications should be made at least three months before the funding is required.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £3,000
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description: Funding is available to help independent music creators of all genres and disciplines to record and release music. The Record & Release strand of funding from Help Musicians offers a bespoke package of funding and expert advice, including wellbeing and development services, to support solo artists, composers, group members, songwriters, producers or multidisciplinary artists aged 18 and over with no significant backing.
Criteria: Grants of up to £3,000 will fund the cost of recording and releasing a new body of work by music creators across the UK who are controlling one or more aspects of their career (e.g., self-managing, self-releasing, self-producing). Costs that could be supported include studio hire, merchandise, PR and marketing, and software. In addition to the funding successful applicants will also receive:
· one-to-one business advice sessions tailored to the musician's needs and delivered via experienced music industry professionals, as coordinated by ThinkMusic
· one-to-one health consultation with British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) professionals, covering all aspects of a musician’s health, including physical and mental health needs and specialist referrals where required
Criteria: Applications should be made at least three months before the funding is required.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £3,000
Closing Date: Ongoing
Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers Opens to Applications
Description: Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support creative freelancers working in the arts, screen and creative sectors who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to a loss of income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding is being made available through the Scottish Government’s Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers. A total of £4 million in funding is available in this round, which will remain open until all budget has been allocated. The fund is administered by Creative Scotland.
Criteria: Previous recipients of Covid-19 funds for creative freelancers are eligible to apply for a further award through this round. A second round, also with a budget of £4 million, will open to applications on the 2nd March 2022.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,000
Closing Date: The fund will remain open until the budget has been allocated.
Description: Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support creative freelancers working in the arts, screen and creative sectors who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to a loss of income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding is being made available through the Scottish Government’s Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers. A total of £4 million in funding is available in this round, which will remain open until all budget has been allocated. The fund is administered by Creative Scotland.
Criteria: Previous recipients of Covid-19 funds for creative freelancers are eligible to apply for a further award through this round. A second round, also with a budget of £4 million, will open to applications on the 2nd March 2022.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £2,000
Closing Date: The fund will remain open until the budget has been allocated.
Architectural Heritage Fund – Project Viability Grant
Description: The AHF can provide grants to help with assessing the viability of a project, or to help fund development costs for historic building related regeneration projects based in Scotland. Project Viability Grants (PVG) are to fund studies to look at potential uses for a building and at its current condition, and usually produce a Viability Report to a standard template. Successful completion of this will be used to judge whether applicants can then apply for the AHF’s Project Development Grant funding, and can be used to secure further funding elsewhere.
Criteria: Unincorporated organisations that are intending to incorporate (for Project Viability Grants only), SCIOs, Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee, Charitable Community Benefit Societies, Community Benefit Societies, not-for-private-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee and Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee may apply. To qualify, an organisation must have established that the end use of the project is likely to be viable and have decided to take the project forward.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Administered on a monthly rolling basis
Description: The AHF can provide grants to help with assessing the viability of a project, or to help fund development costs for historic building related regeneration projects based in Scotland. Project Viability Grants (PVG) are to fund studies to look at potential uses for a building and at its current condition, and usually produce a Viability Report to a standard template. Successful completion of this will be used to judge whether applicants can then apply for the AHF’s Project Development Grant funding, and can be used to secure further funding elsewhere.
Criteria: Unincorporated organisations that are intending to incorporate (for Project Viability Grants only), SCIOs, Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee, Charitable Community Benefit Societies, Community Benefit Societies, not-for-private-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee and Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee may apply. To qualify, an organisation must have established that the end use of the project is likely to be viable and have decided to take the project forward.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Administered on a monthly rolling basis
National Lottery Heritage Fund Launches Dynamic Collections Campaign (UK)
Description: The National Lottery Heritage Fund has launched its Dynamic Collections campaign to support the heritage sector to build resilience in its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Museums, archives, historic libraries and community organisations which hold collections across the UK can apply for grants of up to £250,000 for projects which make collections relevant to a wider range of people, actively involve the public in collections management and take a creative, sustainable approach to collections.
Criteria: There are three funding priorities for collections: engagement; re-interpretation; and collections management.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £250,000
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 31st March 2023.
Description: The National Lottery Heritage Fund has launched its Dynamic Collections campaign to support the heritage sector to build resilience in its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Museums, archives, historic libraries and community organisations which hold collections across the UK can apply for grants of up to £250,000 for projects which make collections relevant to a wider range of people, actively involve the public in collections management and take a creative, sustainable approach to collections.
Criteria: There are three funding priorities for collections: engagement; re-interpretation; and collections management.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £250,000
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 31st March 2023.
Idlewild Trust Announces Next Application Deadline (UK)
Description: The Idlewild Trust supports charities that improve opportunities for young professionals working in the arts, particularly at an early stage in their careers; and supporting the conservation of important works of art and objects that are being lost through the lack of funds to look after these works.The Trust awards around £140,000 each year in grants. During 2020 the average grant was £3,880.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Not specified
Closing Date: 6th September 2022
Description: The Idlewild Trust supports charities that improve opportunities for young professionals working in the arts, particularly at an early stage in their careers; and supporting the conservation of important works of art and objects that are being lost through the lack of funds to look after these works.The Trust awards around £140,000 each year in grants. During 2020 the average grant was £3,880.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Not specified
Closing Date: 6th September 2022
The Esmee Fairbairn Collections Fund
Description: The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has announced that the latest funding round of the Collections Fund is now open for applications. The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund supports museums to use their collections to become relevant and sustainable organisations that are connected to and valued by their communities. Run by the Museums Association, the foundation will award grants of up to £90,000 over two years to support approximately seven to ten projects which test new, ambitious, creative collections engagement that has a social impact. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that build on relationships and learning from the Covid-19 pandemic, and tackle contemporary issues such as decolonisation, climate change and anti-racism.
Criteria: All applications to the fund must focus on existing collections, typically held by an Accredited museum or partnership of museums and other organisations, and the funded work must engage and involve audiences to achieve public benefit.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £90,000 over 2 years
Closing Date: 14th September 2022
Description: The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has announced that the latest funding round of the Collections Fund is now open for applications. The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund supports museums to use their collections to become relevant and sustainable organisations that are connected to and valued by their communities. Run by the Museums Association, the foundation will award grants of up to £90,000 over two years to support approximately seven to ten projects which test new, ambitious, creative collections engagement that has a social impact. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that build on relationships and learning from the Covid-19 pandemic, and tackle contemporary issues such as decolonisation, climate change and anti-racism.
Criteria: All applications to the fund must focus on existing collections, typically held by an Accredited museum or partnership of museums and other organisations, and the funded work must engage and involve audiences to achieve public benefit.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £90,000 over 2 years
Closing Date: 14th September 2022
Creative Scotland’s Open Fund
Description: Grants are available to help the creative and culture sector in Scotland adapt and respond to the current challenging circumstances caused by the pandemic. Sustaining Creative Development has separate funds for individuals and organisations to help them to explore new ways of working, take creative risks, think about how to reach audiences in different ways or look at ways to stabilise existing activity.
Criteria: Organisations in the arts, screen and creative industries can apply for funding to support activity for up to twelve months.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £100,000
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time
Description: Grants are available to help the creative and culture sector in Scotland adapt and respond to the current challenging circumstances caused by the pandemic. Sustaining Creative Development has separate funds for individuals and organisations to help them to explore new ways of working, take creative risks, think about how to reach audiences in different ways or look at ways to stabilise existing activity.
Criteria: Organisations in the arts, screen and creative industries can apply for funding to support activity for up to twelve months.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £100,000
Closing date: Applications can be made at any time
Architectural Heritage Fund – William Grant Foundation Tailored Support Fund
Description: The AHF can provide grants to help with assessing the viability of a project, or to help fund development costs for historic building related regeneration projects based in Scotland. Thanks to funding from the William Grant Foundation, projects in Scotland may be eligible able to apply to the Tailored Support Fund. This is intended to help organisations and projects that may not fit will within the criteria for our other grant programmes. We’re particularly keen to hear from projects that might be aiming to create something unique and exceptional; or which will contribute more widely to enriching Scotland’s built environment fabric through trying new and better ways of doing things, i.e. innovative approaches with potential for replication and wider learning.
Criteria: Unincorporated organisations that are intending to incorporate (for Project Viability Grants only), SCIOs, Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee, Charitable Community Benefit Societies, Community Benefit Societies, not-for-private-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee and Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Projects interested in this fund should complete an Enquiry Form prior to making an application.
Description: The AHF can provide grants to help with assessing the viability of a project, or to help fund development costs for historic building related regeneration projects based in Scotland. Thanks to funding from the William Grant Foundation, projects in Scotland may be eligible able to apply to the Tailored Support Fund. This is intended to help organisations and projects that may not fit will within the criteria for our other grant programmes. We’re particularly keen to hear from projects that might be aiming to create something unique and exceptional; or which will contribute more widely to enriching Scotland’s built environment fabric through trying new and better ways of doing things, i.e. innovative approaches with potential for replication and wider learning.
Criteria: Unincorporated organisations that are intending to incorporate (for Project Viability Grants only), SCIOs, Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee, Charitable Community Benefit Societies, Community Benefit Societies, not-for-private-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee and Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £10,000
Closing Date: Projects interested in this fund should complete an Enquiry Form prior to making an application.
Funding to Strengthen Youth Music
Description: Through the YMI CPD Fund 2021, Creative Scotland will provide grants which help people delivering youth music develop their skills and confidence, and to help the youth music sector develop, strengthen and become more sustainable. Activities might include short-term or one-off training courses, conferences, master-classes, mentoring or private tuition, and using new technology in creative ways. In light of Covid-19, applications for projects which deliver online courses or tuition packages are welcome.
Criteria: Funding is available to individuals, organisations and networks who work outside school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development (CPD) that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £750 individuals, £5,000 organisations
Closing Date: The Fund will close when all funding has been allocated.
Description: Through the YMI CPD Fund 2021, Creative Scotland will provide grants which help people delivering youth music develop their skills and confidence, and to help the youth music sector develop, strengthen and become more sustainable. Activities might include short-term or one-off training courses, conferences, master-classes, mentoring or private tuition, and using new technology in creative ways. In light of Covid-19, applications for projects which deliver online courses or tuition packages are welcome.
Criteria: Funding is available to individuals, organisations and networks who work outside school settings to undertake training and continuing professional development (CPD) that will strengthen youth music in Scotland for the benefit of young people.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: £750 individuals, £5,000 organisations
Closing Date: The Fund will close when all funding has been allocated.
Garfield Weston Foundation
Description: The Foundation aims to be responsive to where need is greatest and therefore supports a wide range of charitable activity in the following categories: Arts, Education, Youth, Health, Museums & Heritage, Community, Environment, Faith and Welfare. The Trustees have a preference for charities directly delivering services and activities to those in need, and are especially keen to see applications from charities in the Welfare, Youth and Community sectors and also in regions of economic disadvantage. The common theme is that charities demonstrate they are meeting a need effectively with clear outcomes and benefits, good leadership, sensible business plans and a commitment to excellence.
Criteria: From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation’s aim is to support organisations that have effective solutions to helping those most in need.
Minimum: Regular grants up to £100,000
Maximum: Major grants £100,000 and over
Closing date: Ongoing
Description: The Foundation aims to be responsive to where need is greatest and therefore supports a wide range of charitable activity in the following categories: Arts, Education, Youth, Health, Museums & Heritage, Community, Environment, Faith and Welfare. The Trustees have a preference for charities directly delivering services and activities to those in need, and are especially keen to see applications from charities in the Welfare, Youth and Community sectors and also in regions of economic disadvantage. The common theme is that charities demonstrate they are meeting a need effectively with clear outcomes and benefits, good leadership, sensible business plans and a commitment to excellence.
Criteria: From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation’s aim is to support organisations that have effective solutions to helping those most in need.
Minimum: Regular grants up to £100,000
Maximum: Major grants £100,000 and over
Closing date: Ongoing
