Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers
This blog was updated on 26 January 2021:-
https://jsca.co.uk/updated-hardship-fund-for-creative-freelancers/
Funding is now available to support creative freelancers working in the arts and creative sector in Scotland who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to the loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediate financial hardship is described as an inability to meet essential costs at the present time.
The funds offer a one-off payment of between £500 and £2,000 to those who are deeply impacted and disadvantaged by the cancellation of work as a result of the pandemic and is open to (but not limited to):
- visual artists
- writers or makers of poetry, prose or fiction
- playwrights
- actors or theatre-makers
- comedians
- dancers
- musicians
- craft makers or designers
- theatre producers
- lighting designers
- gig promoters
- independent curators or creative producers
All applicants must be based in Scotland and must be able to demonstrate they were working and making income as a freelance creative professional before lockdown began (in March 2020).
Funds are limited and the Scottish Government expect a high level of demand so we would encourage anyone, who thinks that they are eligible, to apply as soon as possible.
More information on eligibility and how to apply see the following link:
https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/service/funding/hardship-fund-for-creative-freelancers
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