Scottish Arts Council Craft Maker Funds

A summary of the funding available for both individual craft makers and craft organisations is noted below, but please see the Scottish Arts Council website for full terms and conditions of the funds, as well as details of how to apply.

Individuals

Start Up: To encourage new makers with a high level of creativity and skill, who have a viable development plan, to establish themselves as practitioners in Scotland. Funding is available to assist with maintenance and the cost of equipment for production.”
Level of Grants: £3,000 – £8,000.
Deadline 14 June 2010
There will be a further deadline in late autumn 2010 but details are still to be confirmed.

Creative Development: “To encourage established makers to create and develop new work. Up to 8 awards will be made for the 2010/11 financial year.
Level of Grants: £5,000 - £10,000
Deadline 14 June 2010

Professional Development activity funds are available from £75 - £2,000. Applications are accepted at any time, but must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the project start date. 

You may also be eligible to apply for a Crafts Awards in Partnership grant, which normally ranges from £75 to £1,000. These grants are operated by a number of local authorities and development agencies, in partnership with the SAC.

Organisations

“We aim to improve the ambition and distribution of crafts exhibitions shown, initiated and circulated in Scotland. The fund is primarily for exhibitions of contemporary work, including the indigenous crafts of Scotland. Those with an historical aspect may also be considered. As one of the aims is to improve understanding of contemporary crafts in Scotland, related education/outreach activities are an essential part of any proposal.”
Level of grants: £1,000 - £8,000
Apply four weeks before the project start date.