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Match funding from Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland Crowdmatch

Apply for up to £10,000 for your  project

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Funding: Up to £10,000

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Eligible: Individuals, Groups & Creative Businesses

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Aim: Supporting artists and creatives in Scotland

The impact of Crowdmatch so far:

£1,754,175

Total raised

176

Total projects

19,185

Total supporters

Which projects are eligible?

Location:

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Scotland

Themes:

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Arts

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Screen

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Creative Industries

Example projects will:

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Support Scotland’s vibrant cultural and creative landscape

Pledge criteria

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You will be eligible to receive up to 50% of your project target, up to a maximum of £10,000

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Creative Scotland will match every donation made to your project £1 for £1, up to a maximum of £250 per donation

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Only one donation per supporter will be matched.

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You must receive donations from a minimum of 25 unique supporters to receive any match funding.

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Your campaign must reach 100% of its original target before closing in order to receive match funding.

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Match funding will be available for 8 weeks

Projects supported by Creative Scotland

How to access this funding

Create your project

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Add a project on Crowdfunder. Tell us your story, how much you need to raise, and why you need to raise funds.

Apply for funding

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Apply through your dashboard, Creative Scotland will review your application and decide if you're successful.

Get funded

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Raise 100% of your initial target from at least 25 unique supporters to receive match funding.

Crowdfund with confidence

Crowdfunding can help you build support and raise money for your idea – but it requires planning. That’s why we’ve created practical tools to help you get started and succeed.

More about Crowdmatch

Crowdfunder and Creative Scotland have partnered to offer £250,000 in match funding to support artists and creatives across Scotland.

Creative Scotland Crowdmatch is here to empower Scotland’s creative community to bring bold ideas to life. By making crowdfunding more accessible and rewarding, it offers an alternative route to funding that supports sustainability and growth. Whether you’re starting something new or building on existing work, Crowdmatch helps turn creative visions into reality.

This funding is designed to help boost your crowdfunding campaign and increase support for your Creative project.

If you have already started a crowdfunding campaign, you can apply for match funding directly through your Crowdfunder dashboard.

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