What you need to know
Scotland's Winter Festivals funding is designed to support events that celebrate Scotland's three national days - St Andrew's Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night. From toasting our patron saint on St Andrew’s Day on 30 November, to Burns Night on 25 January and Hogmanay in between, Scotland’s Winter Festivals are designed to celebrate the spirit and authentic traditions of Scotland’s winter season. The programme aims to bring together communities and visitors from all over the world to celebrate Scotland’s heritage, traditions and modern culture through the best of Scottish music, food and drink, arts and entertainment.
Download guidance and documents
Scotland's Winter Festivals guidance 2019/2020 and criteria
How to apply
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 information@eventscotland.org on or before the fund deadline date. Each applicant will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their application.
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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.
Applications are closed until further notice