GRANTS FOR ARTISTS — Hope Scott Trust

Guidance for Applicants

Our Trustees meet in March, June and October.

We have limited funds and our priority is to support work by artists who are early in their careers and make awards where there is significant need.

Preference will be given to applications which have a defined public outcome in Scotland.

Grants are available for up to £2,000, but are more commonly made for lesser sums.

Priority is given to applications that show clear evidence of forward planning.

Projects which span both art and music should choose one fund to apply to.

Group projects should only apply via one application form.

Our ‘no repeats’ policy means we cannot consider further funding for three years; if awarded in March 2025, you can’t reapply until June 2028.

To comply with money laundering regulations we will require photographic ID and recent proof of address, as well as bank details from successful applicants.

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To Apply

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Grants for Artists – Hope Scott Trust

Grants for Artists

Application Form

You will be advised on the outcome of your application in October.

Guidance for Applicants & Eligibility ▸

Group applications are welcomed but we can only consider one coordinated application per group project. Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate clear evidence of forward planning.

Funding can be requested up to a maximum of £2,000. Grants very rarely exceed £2,000 and more commonly are for lesser sums.

Applicants whose projects span both visual art and music should choose which fund to apply for. Please do not apply to both.

The Trust operates a strict no repeats policy — it will not consider applications from applicants who have been successful within the last 3 years.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017: If successful, we will require photographic ID and recent proof of address (within the past 3 months). Payments are issued to the individual's full stated name, not a stage name.

Trustees meet in March, June and October. Grants are given to artists whose practice may include painting, sculpture, printmaking, performance, photography, and moving image. Preference is given to early career applicants born in or living permanently in Scotland.

Grants ARE given for:

Production of new work
Exhibition related publications
Travel where clearly defined outcomes are specified
Exhibition costs and related activities
Residencies

The Trust CANNOT fund:

Ordinary educational/course fees
Documentary film making
Crafts
Book Illustration
Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies

Section 1: Applicant Details

Full Name *

Primary / Correspondence Address *

Please put the one you would like to be contacted on

Email Address *

Mobile No *

The one you would like to be contacted on

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) *

Place of Study / Qualification received (if applicable)

When? (if applicable)

Please tell us how you or the project relates to Scotland *

E.g. Were you born here / do you live here?

0 / 50 words

Registered Charity Number (if applicable)

Preferred method(s) of contact *

By telephone to your mobile By email to the address given above

Please provide a summary of your application *

50 words maximum

(What is the funding actually for?)

0 / 50 words

Section 2: Details of the Application

Name of group / event / venue (if applicable)

Amount you are requesting from the Trust *

Maximum £2,000

Have you applied to this Trust before? *

No Yes

When did you apply?

Were you successful?

If successful, when was the award made?

How much was the award for?

Principal collaborators

Tell us who else will be working on the project. If any have received Hope Scott Trust awards previously, include the amount and date.

Name	Award Amount (if previous)	Award Date (if previous)

Please provide a synopsis of the project *

500 words maximum

0 / 500 words

Estimated total cost of the project with breakdown of costs *

Item / Expense	Cost (£)

Total Project Cost: £0.00

Amount Requested from Trust: £0.00

Cost Remaining (other funding needed): £0.00

Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion

Please confirm that you have considered physical access, inclusive communication, diverse representation and social inclusion in your project.

Section 3: Other Funding

Have you applied to any other bodies for financial support for this project? *

No Yes — please complete the table below

Who	How much?	Status

Section 4: Examples and Reviews

Link to images of your work *

Upload up to 6 images to Google Drive, set sharing to Anyone with the link can view, then paste the link here. PLEASE NOTE: If not set to share then your application may be rejected.

Relevant web links to work and other projects

Up to 4 links (e.g. own website, YouTube, Instagram, press reviews etc.)

Link 1

Link 2

Link 3

Link 4

Link to your CV *

References or letters of support (optional)

Maximum 2 links. If you graduated within the last two years, you must include one academic reference link.

Reference / Support Letter Link 1

Reference / Support Letter Link 2

Section 5: Data Protection & Consent

Date of Submission

Please correct the highlighted fields before submitting.

✓ Your application has been submitted successfully. You will be notified of the outcome in October.

There was a problem submitting your application. Please try again or contact Amandahstrust@gmail.com.

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC016262

The next deadline is the 21st February 2027. Please note late applications will not be accepted.