Covid-19: Funding
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
Recovery Funding
As we move towards the recovery from COVID19, the following funds may be useful to the Third Sector.
Volant Trust Covid-19 Response Fund
Description: The Volant Trust has opened its Covid-19 Response Fund. The Trust is accepting applications from registered charities, community interest companies, community organisations or social enterprises in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Funding is available to support running and core costs as well as for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE will also be considered.
Criteria: Registered charities, CICs, community organisations and social enterprises may apply.
Minimum: £0
Maximum: Funding levels will be at the discretion of the Trustees
Closing date: 31st December 2021
Applications are now open for the VisitScotland Destination & Sector Marketing Fund which launched on 28th May, as part of a national tourism recovery strategy.
This is one of the 10 recovery proposals, developed by the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) in collaboration with the Tourism Task Force and is part of the £25 million tourism recovery programme, announced in March. The Fund will be managed and delivered by VisitScotland.
This fund will support destination and sector groups across Scotland in the development and promotion of unique visitor propositions that are aligned to post-COVID-19 consumer trends, responsible led and focused on stimulating demand for Scotland year-round in the domestic market.
The fund will operate across three tiers:
Tier one – City Region Award Programme (awards between £50,000 – £100,000)
Tier two – Pan Scotland Sector Groups & Regional Destination Organisations (awards between £40,000 – £80,000)
Tier three – Local Destination Organisations, Marketing Groups & Non-Pan Scotland Sector Groups (awards between £10,000 – £20,000)
Applications open for all tiers from Tuesday 1 June.
This is one of the 10 recovery proposals, developed by the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) in collaboration with the Tourism Task Force and is part of the £25 million tourism recovery programme, announced in March. The Fund will be managed and delivered by VisitScotland.
This fund will support destination and sector groups across Scotland in the development and promotion of unique visitor propositions that are aligned to post-COVID-19 consumer trends, responsible led and focused on stimulating demand for Scotland year-round in the domestic market.
The fund will operate across three tiers:
Tier one – City Region Award Programme (awards between £50,000 – £100,000)
Tier two – Pan Scotland Sector Groups & Regional Destination Organisations (awards between £40,000 – £80,000)
Tier three – Local Destination Organisations, Marketing Groups & Non-Pan Scotland Sector Groups (awards between £10,000 – £20,000)
Applications open for all tiers from Tuesday 1 June.
Funding to Support Arts and Creative Organisations and Individuals
Description: Creative Scotland is making grants available to enable individuals and organisations working in the arts and creative sectors to explore ways of working that will help them adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances. There are separate funding strands for individuals and organisations.
Criteria: A total of £7.5 million is available to organisations and groups whose work or project involves the arts, screen and creative industries as well as freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners in Scotland who can apply for projects supporting the development of their practice.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £100,000
Closing date: Ongoing
Criteria: A total of £7.5 million is available to organisations and groups whose work or project involves the arts, screen and creative industries as well as freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners in Scotland who can apply for projects supporting the development of their practice.
Minimum: £1,000
Maximum: £100,000
Closing date: Ongoing
