Scotland's Winter Festivals Funding

How to apply

1. 1

   Read ‘Guidance and Criteria’ document

   Take note of the deadline!

   The Guidance and Criteria document will be made available following announcement of the 2020/2021 funding opportunity. This document is designed to set out the fund’s objectives and eligibility criteria so please read carefully and consider what resource is required to make an application. Take note of the deadline and review the eligibility checklist provided to help plan ahead.

   

   Scotland's Winter Festivals Guidelines

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2. 2

   Request an application form

   The sooner you can touch base, the more time our Events Manager can offer to support you through the application form process.

   • If your event has previously received support, please contact your allocated Events Manager directly.
   • For new events and organisers, please contact our EventScotland team as soon as possible to discuss your event proposal and funding request.

   Application forms are made available following positive discussions with a member of the team to sense check eligibility.

3. 3

   Complete the application form

   Your allocated Event Manager will be available throughout the application period for advice and guidance. Use the checklist available to be sure you've provided all relevant documentation to complete your submission.

4. 4

   Submit on (or before) the deadline date

   An electronic submission of the completed application form and any supporting documents must be sent by email to [email protected] on or before the fund deadline date. Each applicant will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their application.

5. 5

   Funding outcome

   The application will go through the assessment process. Applicants will be notified of their outcome by both letter and email within eight weeks of the deadline.