To support creative freelancers working in Scotland who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to the loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The funds offer a one-off monetary contribution to those who are most deeply impacted and disadvantaged by the cancellation of work as a result of the emergency situation.

The Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers is open to:
• Freelance professionals whose work has direct creative outcomes. This can include (but is not limited to) a visual artist, a writer or
maker of poetry, prose or fiction, a playwright, actor or theatremaker, a comedian, dancer, musician, craft maker or designer. You will derive a significant proportion of your income from your role in creating or producing original artistic, creative or design material.
• Freelance professionals whose work directly supports the making and presentation of creative work including events. This can include
(but is not limited to) a theatre producer, a lighting designer, a gig promoter, an independent curator or creative producer. You
will derive a significant proportion of your income from your role in supporting or producing original artistic, creative or design material and events.

Whilst there are no deadlines for this programme, the nature of this fund is that it will only remain open whilst budget remains available.

See link below for further details.