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.
Note that the 2009 deadline has now passed for this award (was 5th October 2009). We will update this page with details of the 2010 award as it becomes available.

Creative Development: “To encourage established makers to create and develop new work. Awards are offered at two levels:
£2,000 - £4,000 - These awards are open to professional makers at any stage of their career. Grants are available to purchase time and/or additional equipment to develop new work for market or exhibition.
Deadline 31 January 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. 
Deadline 26 February 2010, 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: £500 - £8,000
Apply four weeks before the project start date.

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