What alternative funding routes are available to organisations that bid unsuccessfully for regular funding from Creative Scotland.

A number of alternative funding routes are available to organisations that bid unsuccessfully for regular funding from Creative Scotland. These include:
Creative Scotland’s new open project fund
(http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/open-project-funding), which opened to applications on 31 October 2014 and will disburse around £30 million over the next three years on a rolling basis. Some organisations unsuccessful in the regular funding round have already applied for these funds.
Creative Scotland’s suite of targeted funds
(http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding),
if appropriate. Targeted funding addresses specific activities and development needs in a sector, specialism, and/or geographic area, and can be shaped in response to a sectoral review, strategic planning or consultation with external partners. These include a number of ‘devolved funds’ which are delivered by Creative Scotland’s partner organisations. Examples include the National Youth Arts Fund, the Creative Place Awards and the Film and Television Funding Programme.
Creative Scotland’s website also offers information on other sources of funding, including Arts & Business Scotland, Central Station and Business Gateway
(http://www.creativescotland.com/resources/professional-resources/other-sources-of-support) and funds delivered by partners, including the CashBack for Creativity Open Arts Fund, Live Literature and Starter for 6, to mention only a few
(http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/funds-delivered-by-partners).
External funding officers in local authorities, whose contact details are available on the relevant local authority’s website, can also advise organisations on further alternative sources of funding.