Creative fund launched to combat coronavirus culture impact
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A NEW £1.5 million Scottish Government initiative has been launched to establish a network of creative practitioners, organisations and communities to respond to the impact of Covid-19.
The scheme will also provide employment opportunities and actively engage people in shaping the future cultural life of their community.
Grants of between £100,000 and £300,000 are available to organisations from the Culture Collective programme through Creative Scotland.
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “We recognise that culture is more important than ever to Scotland’s collective wellbeing and prosperity.
"And place – where people, location and resources combine to create a sense of identity and purpose – is at the heart of realising the full potential of communities across Scotland and supporting them to respond creatively to the challenges posed by Covid-19.
“The national Culture Collective pilot programme’s approach to establish a network of creative practitioners, organisations and communities reflects the ambition both of our Programme for Government and the Culture Strategy for Scotland.”
Iain Munro, Chief Executive of Creative Scotland, added: “The Culture Collective will spark new thinking and promote collaboration locally and across Scotland as we respond to the impacts of Covid-19 on the sector and communities.
“Through the support provided by the Scottish Government, cultural organisations, local partners and creative practitioners will have the opportunity to work together, establishing important employment opportunities and developing new models of creative community engagement and participation.”
The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday, November 18.
Funding guidance and full information is available on the Creative Scotland website.
Creative Scotland will be hosting an online Information Session about the initiative this Thursday between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Registration is available via the Culture Collective Programme page on Creative Scotland’s website.
