Funds can be used to support the core staging costs and safe delivery of your event, including any additional COVID-19 related hygiene measures. Historic Environment Scotland have launched a £2.6m Historic Environment Recovery Fund which is due to open for applications on 12 October 2020. Community Councils must have an agreed Scheme of Establishment with the Local Authority, have a written constitution, and hold a bank account. Find useful advice and information, to help you prepare for the restart of the events industry in Scotland. © 2021. This post is 7 months old 1st September 2020 by Gareth Jones. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB. regional and Scottish domestic tourism). Scottish events sector to get £10m recovery funding Scotland’s events sector is to receive funding support of £10m to help it recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Organisations that contribute to the rich and diverse cultural life of Scotland have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Our current focus is to assess applications for events taking place until the end of May 2021. Applications submitted for events taking place between June and September 2021 will be carried out following this, as will applications for events scheduled to take place later in the year. The funding is aimed at improving how people can manage their mental health with appropriate early support and be referred to additional support when required. Awards of between £5,000 - £35,000 are available to larger scale events which can demonstrate alignment with the key impact areas identified in our national events strategy, Scotland, the Perfect Stage. It has also integrated Scotland’s Winter Festivals and the Scottish Clans and Historical Figures Event Funds. A simple, streamlined application process is in place to support access to funding through this route. The Regional Food Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to support projects and initiatives that promote the development of food and drink across Scotland. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Community Events, and Events with existing EventScotland funding offers. £25m sector recovery fund announced. Adapt and Thrive provides tailored support and funding to organisations so they can operate sustainably post coronavirus and continue to have a positive impact in their communities. This is an open fund without a fixed application deadline and remains open to eligible applicants. By February 2021 we'd distributed £7 million in funds to 1,400 charities and community groups the length of Scotland. Applicants in both routes will be required to demonstrate that their plans will adhere to the latest Scottish Government Events Sector Guidance, and commit to follow all relevant guidance as part of any successful funding application. A £15m culture recovery fund for Scotland will support the arts organisations deemed "most critical" to the country's cultural life. If your question is not answered in the guidance below please contact the helpdesk: grantsupport@scvo.scot, The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. We have also collated various questions which were submitted prior to the webinar along with those submitted on the day into a comprehensive Q&A document. The £3.5m Independent Cinemas Recovery and Resilience Fund, announced on Thursday 3 September, is helping to secure the survival of Scotland’s independent cinemas, enabling them to re-establish and adjust their business models in response to Covid-19. CICs must be SE code compliant. The First Minister has announced a new £25 million tourism recovery programme. In partnership with the National Emergencies Trust, our Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund launched at the end of March 2020. The recovery proposals were developed by the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) in collaboration with members of the Tourism Task Force and represent initiatives which are over and above the scope of current public agency funding. July 20, 2016. Based and operating primarily in Scotland. More detailed information is requested as part of the application process associated with this route. Getting People Dancing – Covid Recovery Fund The Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland is seeking proposals from individuals and organisations for plans for traditional dance events to take place once COVID-19 restrictions Communities across the country are to benefit from fast-tracked funding to help tackle climate change and deliver Scotland’s green recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funding budget is continually monitored and should a change to the closing date be required, this page will be updated. Please remember to include your contact details and some basic event info and a member of the team will call you back. Find out about Scotland's Pivotal Event Businesses Fund - the latest financial support for our events industry. Scott Reid,Stornoway Portfolio Management's President joins Firm Capital American Realty Partners' board of directors. We are not currently operating from our office therefore hard copy submissions are not encouraged. £200,000 fund to support Scotland’s green recovery Awards of between £5,000 and £20,000 are being offered to successful NGO or community-led projects which will help to plan for the future management of nature sites in a low-impact and sustainable way, improving the experience for … In the first instance please complete the online enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible. The Communities Recovery Fund is part of the £25m Third Sector Community & Recovery Programme announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government on 2nd September. The fund aims to support Scotland’s historic environment sector to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, enabling organisations to remain solvent, Many operate successful, commercial models without the need for public funding. Shared Care Scotland - Short Breaks Fund, Creative Breaks. Eurocrats are working on a three-pronged plan to raise up to £13 billion a year to help fund the bloc’s coronavirus recovery, which is due to be distributed later this year. You can be considered for support from the Community Recovery Fund if you are a: We welcome applications from partnerships that can enable small community and mutual aid groups, who may be ineligible to apply directly, to access this funding where their activities meet the fund criteria. About the fund. About the fund. The community climate asset fund will provi Awards of between £1,000 - £5,000 are available for eligible event organisers in Scotland, including smaller scale / community focused events which don’t normally support the visitor economy, as well as for events which have already agreed funding from another EventScotland-managed funding programme. The Better Places Green Recovery Fund helps communities and destinations develop visitor management plans for nature ‘hotspots’ across Scotland. You can be considered for support from the Community Recovery Fund if you are a: voluntary or community organisation; registered charity; constituted group or club; not-for-profit company or Community Interest Company (CIC) Community Council; And are: Based and operating primarily in Scotland. Applicants in both routes (A&B) will be required to demonstrate that their plans will adhere to the latest Scottish Government Events Sector Guidance and commit to the following all relevant guidance as part of any successful funding application. Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund (SERF) has been established in conjunction with Scottish Government to help Scotland’s events sector plan and deliver events through to the end of 2021, and to provide support as the industry responds and adapts to the effects of COVID-19. You can apply for a minimum of £5,000 and up to a maximum of £25,000, for an individual organisation or £75,000 for a partnership, for a period of up to 8 months from 1 October 2020 (see section 4 – Funding Criteria for more information). Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a new £2.6 million fund to support the recovery of Scotland’s historic environment sector from the impacts of COVID-19, with applications opening on Monday 12 October. This fund replaces EventScotland’s National and Beacon funding programmes on an interim basis. The fund will support: - Visitor management operational services: Funding for new and additional seasonal ranger and visitor … Once submitted, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events Full details, including information for applicants and guidance on which events and activities meet the eligibility criteria, for this fund are available on EventScotland.org. The International Events Programme remains open for applicants who are organising events which promote Scotland on the world-stage and achieve media coverage across the UK and internationally. Arnish Point Lighthouse, Stornoway Harbour, Scotland. The fund aims to support organisations to remain solvent, safeguard jobs and training opportunities and ensure that historic buildings and sites can re-open to the public. Stornoway Recovery Fund wins Best 5 Year Return for Credit Funds at Canadian Hedge Fund Awards for the 3rd consecutive year. October 24, 2016. The fund is delivered in partnership by Community Enterprise in Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Corra, Development Trusts Association Scotland, Glasgow West of Scotland Housing Forum, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, The National Lottery Community Fund, Scottish Community Development Centre. About this fund. The below information is intended for informational purposes only. Complete and submit the online enquiry form and after a short eligibility check, an Event Manager will be in touch to discuss your enquiry. The funding is aligned to the Food Tourism Scotland Action Plan and is part of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Recovery Plan, supported by Scottish Government. The Historic Environment Recovery Fund was launched to support Scotland’s historic environment sector to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Applications from eligible individual organisations and from partnerships can be accepted. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Our Better Places Green Recovery Fund Round 2 will fund additional visitor management activity in “hot spot” locations in Scotland during the 2021 season over and above any service improvements and infrastructure already budgeted for or in place.The fund will support:- Visitor management operational services: Funding for new and additional seasonal ranger and visitor management posts. A £14 million Hotel Recovery Programme will help to secure up to 3,000 jobs at Scotland’s larger hotels until the start of the summer 2021 tourism season. If your organisation is looking for funding of less than £5,000, please see the Enabling Neighbourhoods and Communities Fund. The fund is designed to support innovation by organisers in planning events, and applicants are encouraged to seek viable solutions, pilot new ideas and share best practice in their event plans. The total budget for this fund is £3.5m. Incorporated and registered as a SCIO with OSCR, or as a company limited by guarantee registered with Companies House. Read next ... by the end of 2021, Connecting Scotland will provide an electronic device, unlimited data and two years of support and training to 50,000 people who would otherwise be without digital access that the rest of us take for granted. The supports changes to facilities, services and activities, The Communities Recovery Fund is open to charities, community groups, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations, Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme, information on the Adapt and Thrive strand, How to get in touch while our staff are working from home, not-for-profit company or Community Interest Company (CIC). Complete the form below to receive a link to change your password. Communities Recovery Fund Deadline: 12 February 2021 This fund aims to support the delivery of services that were suspended or reduced because of COVID-19 in communities. While this work is being carried out, it may take the SERF team a little longer than usual to respond to enquiries and our focus will be on assessing applications for events taking place until the end of May 2021. We have uploaded a video below if you missed it or would like to watch again. Refer to the application form checklist, which will be included within the application form provided, to be sure you have included all essential documents. Following round 1 of the Recovery and Resilience Fund which closed in October 2020, additional funding made available by the Scottish Government means that we are now running a second round of the fund. Applications submitted for events taking place between June and September 2021 will be carried out follow this, as will applications for events scheduled to take place later in the year. The Communities Recovery Fund is part of the £25m Third Sector Community & Recovery Programme announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government on 2nd September 2020. The programme provides 12 month grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults (aged 21 years and over), and young carers (caring for children or adults), and the people they care for. Deadline for fast delivery project applications: Friday 9 April 2021 at midnight. The … On Wednesday 25 November, we hosted a webinar to provide an overview of the fund and to address some of the questions you may have. Funds can be used to support the core staging costs and safe delivery of your event, including any additional COVID-19 related hygiene measures. Please ensure all the steps below are followed as part of the application process. Public Health Scotland welcomes the announcement from Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey of the £120 million of funding for the Mental Health Recovery and Renewal Fund. Submit your application form to apply@eventscotland.org. As part of our tourism and events recovery plan, this fund aims to help restart the events sector as restrictions are eased, and address additional costs which may be incurred as a result of new hygiene and health and safety requirements, allowing communities and the public to regain confidence in hosting and attending events. The Independent Cinema Recovery and Resilience Fund aims to bridge the significant immediate financial gap faced by independently owned cinemas during reopening and operation in the short-term. The £2 million Towns and BIDs Resilience and Recovery Fund, announced by the Scottish Government on 12th June 2020, is intended to support localised response activities contributing to town centre and high street resilience and recovery. The Communities Recovery Fund aims to support charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations through the shift from lockdown to recovery. Including applicant guidance and…, Campervan & Motorhome Rental Operators Fund, Hostel COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund, Scotland Coach Operators – COVID-19 Business Support and Continuity Fund, Scottish Country Sports Tourism Restart Fund, Sector & Destination Operational and Market Readiness Fund (COVID-19), Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & the Forth Valley, Scottish Clans and Historical Figures funding, Complete and submit the online enquiry form. If you are unable to complete the form, please send us an email. The financial support will cover a proportion of venue fixed costs until end of March 2021. B. Include any relevant supplementary documents as required along with your application. A total of 279 projects will be funded through the Community Climate Asset Fund, helping to deliver electric bikes, food growing equipment and glazing to improve energy efficiency. Download and read the information document provided. Following the success of Round 1 in 2020, Round 2 is now open for applications. The Scottish Government launched the Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund on Thursday. THE Scottish Government has announced its £3.5 million fast tracked funding to help local communities drive their green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The NatureScot Better Places Green Recovery Fund will help to identify the local impacts and opportunities of visitor management at nature destinations across the country, boosting Scotland’s green recovery by making the most of increased nature-based tourism. It will also support the creation of new services that tackle new challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic. Partnership applications can be made by an eligible lead organisation such as a Community Anchor Organisation. By Gina Davidson. Click this link to find out more information on the Adapt and Thrive strand. The fund is open for applications until 12 February 2021, or until the budget is fully committed (if sooner). BRITONS have shot down Guy Verhofstadt's enthusiastic trumpeting of the EU's Covid recovery fund, telling him the bloc is the source of 'laughter' in the UK over its handling of the crisis. Find out more. Eligible businesses can apply for individual grants of up to £250,000 in addition to a suite of wrap-around business support and advice. Event categorisations eligible for support: Applications will be considered on their own merit and awards will be based on the event’s ability to deliver against the aims and objectives outlined in the Information for Applicants document (see STEP 1). Regular updates for the Scottish tourism industry, Regular updates for the Scottish events industry, Browse our range of webinars and digital training, designed to help your business adapt to the 'new normal', Guidance for events during the current Coronavirus situation. There are two routes to funding available: A. The fund supported preliminary stages of visitor management planning, further development or review of existing plans, and feasibility and design work for new infrastructure. The Community and Third Sector Recovery programme offers two strands: The Adapt and Thrive programme and the Communities Recovery Fund. Emergency Fund reach Culture Organisations and Venues; Further awards for Culture Venues and Recovery Fund; The purpose of the fund. Our Better Places Green Recovery Fund Round 2 will fund additional visitor management activity in “hot spot” locations in Scotland during the 2021 season over and above any service improvements and infrastructure already budgeted for or in place. A total of £2.75 million is available for eligible events planned to take place before the end of 2021. Our Better Places Green Recovery Fund (Round 1) was launched in December 2021 to help communities and destinations develop plans for pro-active visitor management in nature 'hot spot' locations across Scotland. Scotland’s Events Recovery Fund (SERF) has been established in conjunction with Scottish Government to help Scotland’s events sector plan and deliver events through to the end of 2021, and to provide support as the industry responds and adapts to the effects of COVID-19. The Communities Recovery Fund aims to support community groups, charities, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations in supporting people and communities in responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19; which may be further impacted over the winter months and as we head towards recovery from the pandemic. The Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme aims to support charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations that are supporting people and communities through the shift from lockdown to recovery. Events supporting the visitor economy (e.g. Your patience is appreciated during this time. Where appropriate an application form will be issued. If your organisation also operates outside of Scotland, you must demonstrate that the funding will be used solely for its operations and beneficiaries which are based in Scotland. Scotland is the perfect stage for events and supporting the industry to restart is crucial in our recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Note: applications for this fund are now closed. In addition to Scotland's Events Recovery Fund, VisitScotland is currently administering 13 other funds for tourism and event businesses on behalf of the Scottish Government.