The Scottish Arts Council offers support to both individuals and organisations who are involved in some type of arts related project. They do have clear definations of what they will and will not assist.

Creative and Professional Development
To assist individual artists with the costs of creating and preapring work.
Awards of £1,000 - £5,000
Deadline for applications is the 1st of October '07

Visual Artist's Award
Awards of upto £15,000 for artists with a proven track record
Deadline for applications is the 1st of October '07

Artists Film and Video
Run jointly with Scottish Screen
Awards of £5,000 - £15,000
Deadline for applications is the 2nd of July '07

Find out more on the Scottish Arts Council website.