Funding Resources

Sources of funding, and information and advice relating to it, for individuals and businesses affects by the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus advice for businesses in Scotland – the latest Scot Gov announcements on business support for those affected by COVID-19 in one place

Scottish Government — £320 million package of support for businesses

Help Musicians Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund — Help Musicians have created a fund of £5m to help reduce the worry many musicians are experiencing about their mounting household expenses

Creative Scotland — Creative Scotland has launched three funding programmes designed to provide further support to sustain the country’s creative community during the COVID-19 outbreak

The Musicians’ Union — benevolent fund for musicians

PRS Emergency Relief Fund – this money is available to PRS writer members globally and will be offered in grants of up to £1000 each, depending on need and eligibility

Royal Society of Musicians — benevolent fund for musicians

Incorporated Society of Musicians

UK Finance – COVID-19 Business Support guide

Natwest/RBS £5bn Fund for small business customers

Lloyds £2bn Fund for small business customers

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme