Grants

We're pleased to announce the second round of grant funding will support projects, people, and organisations that align with three key areas: Creative Education, Creative Communities, and Creative Individuals.

We are accepting grants through Submittable from September 1st to September 30th.

Click here to view our Grants Information Packet.

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Click Here to Apply for all Grants.

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Creative Education

For our inaugural round of grant funding in creative education, we are seeking applications from people, schools, and arts and culture organisations that are creating opportunities for young people (0-29) to engage and build their creative skills and knowledge.

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Examples of projects might include but is not limited to organisations, artists, musicians or writers delivering workshops at primary or high schools, field trips to arts or cultural sites (including transport costs), buying or creating materials for student engagement.

The maximum award for applications in this area will be £15,000.

For projects £10,000 and under, the Hugo Burge Foundation is happy to fund the whole project. For applicants asking for more than £10,000, we ask that a minimum of 30% of the project budget is covered via alternate funding sources.

We do have limited number of multiyear grants available which will provide funding for a maximum of 3 years.

Creative Communities

Our Creative Communities fund will go towards supporting organisations, festivals, fairs and community groups that develop and deliver initiatives focusing on culture and creative arts in their local area.

For projects under £10,000 and under, the Hugo Burge Foundation is happy to fund the whole project. For applicants asking for more than £10,000, we ask that a minimum of 30% of the project budget is covered via alternate funding sources. The maximum award is £15,000.

We do have limited number of multiyear grants available which will provide funding for a maximum of 3 years.

Creative Individuals

Our Creative Individuals fund will be awarded to individual artists who are seeking funding to support artistic projects. We welcome applications from those working in the visual and expressive arts as well as writers and craftspeople. FOR 2025 ONLY, this round is restricted to applicants based in and delivering work in Scotland.

The maximum award for individual artists £5,000. This can fund the entire project.

Application Process

When the application window is open, we will accept applications via Submittable.

Our hope is make this application process accessible, equitable, and easy for applicants. More information on the application process will be released soon.

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Further Information

Recording of Grants Q&A from 10/04/25

Creative Education Draft Application Form

Creative Communities Draft Application Form

Creative Individuals Draft Application Form

Please note that the drafts are in PDF and not editable. The live application will be via Submittable. Current versions of the form will accept DBS and safeguarding policies as well as proof of PVG scheme.