EventScotland’s National Events Portfolio is designed to complement the International Events Portfolio by showcasing specific towns and regions across the country outwith the larger metropolitan areas of Glasgow and Edinburgh and driving domestic tourism.The National Funding Programme is a development programme therefore it does not provide long-term or core funding. It is designed to support additional elements or new activity specifically to help events grow.

What is the funding for?
Events funded through this programme should: Generate economic benefits for specific regions of Scotland; Attract visitors to a region from other parts of the country; Enhance the profile and appeal of the host region; Inspire and involve local communities; Demonstrate the capacity to grow in terms of spectator and participant numbers, media profile, etc; Have the confirmed financial support of appropriate local agencies; Be a good fit with local event strategies; Demonstrate local passion and leadership; Be backed by a viable budget and realistic planning; Have the opportunity to build legacy and sustainability; Possess measurable outcomes.

How much money is available?

No guidelines indicated.

Who can apply?
Community groups, Agencies, Council etc.

When to apply

For the current round by Friday, 4 June 2010

How to apply
Dowload an application form by clicking here.

If you are planning to put in an application you are strongly advised to contact the event manager to discuss your project. Telephone Jennifer Downs on 0131 472 2076 or jennifer.downs@eventscotland.org

Key words: Tourism, Events..