Area: Across Scotland
Deadline: Thursday 18 September 2025 (midday)

Funded by the Scottish Government and facilitated by Inspiring Scotland, the Creative Communities Scotland fund will support grassroots community-led organisations across Scotland to develop and deliver projects that harness the power of creativity to support the wellbeing of people and communities.  

Charities can apply for up to £35,000 of grant funding. The fund is open to all hands-on, participatory art forms including dance, filmmaking, creative writing, music making, and storytelling.  

In line with the Scottish Government’s Culture Strategy, the fund is also focused on supporting communities who face barriers to engaging with creative activities because of social, economic, cultural, physical or other challenges.  

Projects need to:

• Involve hands-on, participatory creative activity in any art form
• Respond to the community’s needs by supporting wellbeing and overcoming barriers to participation
• Be shaped and delivered with community input
• Be delivered between January – December 2026

For more information and to apply, visit https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/creative-communities-scotland