Open Fund for Individuals
About this grant
The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. Freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland who are at least 18 years old can apply. You can apply for between £500 and £50,000. There are no deadlines for this fund – you can apply year-round.
Eligibility
- ✓ The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. Freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland who are at least 18 years old can apply. You can apply for between £500 and £50,000. There are no deadlines for this fund – you can apply year-round.
- ✓ Scotland
- ✓ literature
How to apply
Freelance and self-employed artists and creative practitioners living in Scotland who are at least 18 years old can apply. You can apply for between £500 and £50,000.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026