Events Funding
Perth & Kinross Council administer an events funding
scheme that organisers can apply to in order to gain some financial
support for their event.
Events funding applications are assessed against the following
criteria:
- Events which offer a direct economic return on investment
through tourism, business opportunities or other means
- Events which encourage overnight stays
- Events which attract a significant number of visitors from out
of region
- Events of national importance (at least in the Scottish
context)
- Events which focus on quieter times of the year
- Events which showcase the culture, sport and/or the natural
environment of Perth and Kinross
- Events which can be developed/grown
- Events which offer commercial and showcasing opportunities for
Perth and Kinross businesses
- Events which promote social inclusion
Organisers will have to demonstrate that their event meets all
or a significant amount of the above criteria in order to qualify
for an award.
Applications to the events fund must be submitted 3
months prior to the event taking place to be
considered.
NB: Organisers wishing to apply for funding must
contact Perth & Kinross Council obtain an up to
date application form to discuss the event and its requirements
prior to submission.
NB: This fund is for funding requests above
£2000. Applicants who wish to apply for funding below
this level should apply through the Perth & Kinross Grants
Direct, 0845 605 2000 or www.pkgrantsdirect.com.
EventScotland
EventScotland are the national events agency for Scotland and
operate two funding schemes available to event organisers. The
National programme and the International programme. Visit the EventScotland website for
further information.
