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This fund is intended to help meet Corporate Priority 4 as contained in the Scottish Arts Council Business Plan 2009/10 - 'Creating opportunities for participation in the arts'
Level of grants: £10,000 - £100,000
Budget: £700,000
The amount available for applications will be limited to a maximum of 75% of the eligible project costs.
The aim of the fund is to help create opportunities for people to participate in the arts across Scotland by investing in new equipment and improving arts facilities.
We will accept applications for both equipment and/or minor building work:
- New equipment to support participation in the arts and artistic production
- Minor building work and fit-out of spaces
In addition to the aim, the fund will seek to support projects which prioritise the needs of a number of priority participant groups as identified in the recent report Taking Part in Scotland: Summary of Key Findings.
These are:
- People living in deprived areas
- Disabled people
- People aged 65+
- Ethnic minority communities
- People living in rural areas
Fund Asssessment Criteria
Core criteria for assessment:
- Artistic quality
- Public benefit and demand
- How well the project will be managed and delivered
- Financial viability and value for money
Criteria specific to this fund:
- Projects which develop partnership approaches by sharing resources or housing together arts organisations sharing a common purpose to bring mutual benefits
If you are in any doubt as to what we can/cannot fund please contact the Lottery Department to discuss your project with a Lottery Officer.
Important Note: The application form and guidelines will be available shortly. In the meantime if you have any questions concerning the fund please contact the Help Desk.
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