Events Funding
Perth and Kinross Council
The Economic Development Unit of Perth and 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 Economic Development 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). Visit the link to the right of the page for more information.
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.
