Botch
Free to Apply
Closing: 25th November ’25
£350 grant for one artist or community worker living in Scotland to support creative work in research and development. Open to any self-identified artist (all forms of artistic practice) or community workers who facilitate creative workshops. Applicants must not be in full-time education, must not have other funding for the project, and must not have gallery representation.
Grant can fund: time researching new themes/mediums, experimenting with new media, materials/equipment, consultations with new audiences, research trips, one-off performances/events/workshops/scratch nights, peer group sessions, paying yourself and collaborating artists/workers. Cannot fund: living costs, studio costs, solely paying for services (mentors, installers), or presenting already-made work. If paying for time, union rates are recommended.
No expectation to produce something. Recipients may be asked to complete a feedback form approximately 3 months after receiving funding and may be invited to share their project for promotion (optional). Outcome notification before 20 December 2025.