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  • JPN Conference Bursary Scheme 2025

    Location:
    Scotland

  • Creative Scotland Crowdmatch

    Funding:
    Up to £10,000 (match funding, based on crowdfunding target)
    Location:
    Scotland

  • Teacher Development Fund

    Funding:
    Up to £165,000
    Location:
    Scotland

  • Small Venues Touring Fund 2026

    Funding:
    Up to £5,000
    Location:
    Scotland

  • Small Research Grants

    Funding:
    £500 – £5,000
    Location:
    Scotland

  • Expanded Festivals Fund

    Funding:
    £50,000 – £200,000
    Location:
    Scotland

  • NextGen Fund – Round 12

    Funding:
    Up to £3,000 (plus up to £350 application access support and personal access costs available)
    Location:
    Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Children and Young People’s Instrumental Music Education Fund

    Funding:
    Up to £15,000 (multi-year occasionally available)
    Location:
    Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Creative Communities Scotland Fund

    Funding:
    Up to £35,000
    Location:
    Scotland

  • YMI Access & Strengthening Funds

    Funding:
    Project-based (see guidance)
    Location:
    Scotland

  • Electronic Music Award (in association with DJ Mag)

    Funding:
    Up to £3,000
    Location:
    Scotland

  • Beyond Borders

    Funding:
    Up to £20,000
    Location:
    Scotland, United Kingdom

  • WOMEX Bursary

    Funding:
    Bursary place (includes registration, travel and accommodation support)
    Location:
    Scotland

  • MOBO Help Musicians Amplified

    Funding:
    Up to £3,000
    Location:
    Scotland, United Kingdom

  • Dundee Musicians’ Award

    Funding:
    £500–£1,000
    Location:
    Scotland

  • Step Up Fund 2025

    Funding:
    Up to £8,000
    Location:
    Scotland, United Kingdom
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