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EventScotland funding

Know the right funding for you

With the return of events large and small to Scotland in 2022, our events funding programmes are once again open. Given the impact of COVID-19 on the events industry, finding the right funding for your event is more important than ever to support the industry’s ongoing recovery. This page will provide you with all the information you need on our various funding streams and how to apply. If you have any queries, please contact your allocated Events Manager or email [email protected]

Funded programmes

Beacon Events Programme Funding

Given the unprecedented nature and impact of COVID-19 on events and event organisers, we have decided to suspend funding... Read more
Not currently accepting applications

International Events Funding Programme

The International Events Programme is at the very core of our EventScotland business. Through this programme of investment, our... Read more
Open all year round

National Events Funding Programme

Background and purpose The National Events Programme is one of the core funds run by the EventScotland team, designed to assist... Read more
Not currently accepting applications

Scotland's Themed Years Funding

Background to Scotland’s Themed Years Scotland’s Themed Years have been running since 2009 as a way to celebrate a particular... Read more
Not currently accepting applications

Community Cycling Fund

The Community Cycling Fund is a joint initiative between the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, EventScotland and... Read more
Not currently accepting applications

In this section:

Supported Events

See the full list of events supported through EventScotland funding programmes

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Funding opportunities

Discover the funding opportunities on offer to Scottish tourism businesses

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Event planning and management advice

Useful tools and resources to help you plan and manage your event.

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COVID-19 Recovery Funds for Tourism and Events

Find information on the COVID-19 funding and support delivered throughout the pandemic, for the tourism and events industries.

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