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An allocation from the [Arts & Culture Impact Fund](https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007HdLtMAK/figurative-the-arts-culture-impact-fund) for UK not-for-profit theatre organisations to cashflow Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) claims. The loans are intended to contribute to the financial resilience of the subsidised theatre sector, enabling borrowers to focus on delivering their strategic objectives rather than short term cash management.Figurative has ringfenced this funding (from the Arts & Culture Impact Fund) to support not-for-profit theatre companies that demonstrate clear social impact. It aims to help organisations manage TTR claims – a creative industry tax relief funded by the UK government.

Changing Places Toilets are larger accessible toilets designed to meet the needs of disabled people who need carer support and specialist equipment to use the facilities and have their personal care needs met, fulfilling this basic human right for them. The aim of the Fund is to increase the number of Changing Places Toilets in Scotland and so meet the human rights of disabled people who cannot use a standard accessible toilet.The Scottish Government is committed to extending the provision of these facilities across Scotland’s communities and, through its Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, will provide grant investment of £10 million in the financial years 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 to support this.The Fund will pay for the development and installation of new Changing Places Toilets in Scotland, including: - Planning and design of the facilities. - Changing Places Toilet equipment and installation.- Alteration of existing spaces as part of the installation of a new Changing Places Toilet, for example repurposing rooms, or building a standalone toilet. - Modular Changing Places Toilets.- 5% contingency costs. The Fund will operate from 7 August 2025 to 31 March 2027 with one application deadline. Successful applicants must spend their grant and therefore have built their Changing Places Toilets by 31 March 2027.

The Victim Surcharge Fund (VSF) is available to organisations who provide direct support to victims of crime. It can be used to provide emergency household, food, utility, or clothing expenses for those escaping domestic abuse, or for installation of alarm systems to help victims feel safe, in line with published Guidance.The VSF is intended to supplement and enhance support services that Victim Support Organisations (VSOs) already provide to victims of crime and is primarily intended to help victims who are already accessing the services of VSOs.

The Historic Environment Grants Programme can support a wide range of projects which clearly relate to and will benefit Scotland’s historic environment.Projects that can be supported through the programme should be focussed on an aspect of Scotland's historic environment, from the tangible (e.g. historic buildings, ancient monuments and archaeology, designed or cultural landscapes and historic gardens and battlefields) to the intangible (e.g. historic environment skills, stories and traditions). Full criteria and eligibility guidance can be found on the Historic Environment Scotland website.

or projects, and it is AVA’s intention that new and unconstituted groups will be supported with governance

The West Lothian Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund supports local third sector organisations to deliver community-based activities that promote good mental health and wellbeing for adults across West Lothian.The fund was established in 2021 and is part of a national Scottish Government programme, delivered locally through Third Sector Interfaces. To date, it has supported a wide range of grassroots initiatives helping people to stay well, feel connected and access support within their own communities.The fund has a strong focus on prevention and early intervention, aiming to support people before mental health challenges reach crisis point.

successful applicants with friendly professional support including ongoing mentoring, strategic advice, governance

Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig is a scheme funded by Creative Scotland and administered on its behalf by Fèisean nan Gàidheal. It is open to organisations and individuals. Maoin nan Ealan Gàidhlig is designed to assist the delivery of Gaelic arts projects. In 2026-27, priority will be given to arts projects which:- Are delivered through the medium of Gaelic- Contribute to the use or learning of Gaelic- Enable individual artists, groups of artists, or arts organisations to create and/or present work - Involve international partnerships- Enable individual artists to address personal development needs- Develop skills within arts organisations or communities as a means to creating sustainability.

The Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship allows a creative organisation to host a mid-career or established writer for a year. There is funding available for a host organisation, and also for an author. This funding is to enable them to focus on new work. Following appointment of a host organisation, they would be expected to manage the recruitment process for selecting a writer.

The Digital Specialist Advice Grant offers organisations based in the Highlands and Islands area towards the costs of obtaining digital specialist advice. Introducing digital technologies into your business has many advantages, including cutting costs, speeding up processes, improving customer insights, creating the ability to make faster business decisions and increase revenue. This funding is available to cover the costs of one-to-one consultancy on digital technologies leading to an action plan or a feasibility study for your business.Digital technologies may include:- robots/robotics/cobotics- sensor technologies- Internet of Things- data innovation- artificial intelligence- cyber security/risks- software development- augmented reality/virtual reality/3D visualisations- additive manufacturing and laser machining- cyber security solutionsProjects that have an element of ‘deep tech’ will also be considered (e.g. blockchain, photonics, aerospace and space technologies, electronics, cyber threat intelligence, fusion power and quantum computing).This funding can be used for projects focused on the adoption of advanced digital technologies including artificial intelligence or robotics.The funding is for consultancy costs to develop a feasibility study or action plan for digital technologies leading to, for example, increased productivity, impact on jobs, skills or workforce development, efficiency gains, reducing energy costs, or carbon reduction.The consultancy can include:- market research / testing, opportunity analysis and market assessments- energy efficiency feasibility study associated with application of a digital technologies- project feasibility, identify and appraise options and preparing a business case for investment- feasibility and impact analysis of new workplace practices and organisational structures and approaches to learning and development to reduce costs or improve resource utilisation- research supporting emerging digital technologies e.g. Industry 4.0 related, within the business- specialists to fill a skills gap relating to adoption of digital technologies