Call for Applications

SMHAF 2026 Regional Participatory Arts Fund

We are inviting applications for our small grants scheme to support participatory arts projects taking place as part of our Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2026 programme. This year, our grants will be awarded to applicants in Perth, Stirling, and towns and rural areas across Scotland.

With funding from the Baring Foundation and Creative Scotland, we are offering grants of between £750 and £1,250 to support regional participatory arts projects in areas currently underrepresented in the SMHAF programme.

This year, we will have a strategic focus on Perth, Stirling, and towns and rural areas across Scotland. The fund will support at least ten projects overall. 

Projects should respond in some way to our theme, Reflections, and the work should be showcased during this year’s festival dates, 19 October to 8 November 2026.

For more information and to apply, click here.