Call for Proposals: Shedload-Of-Future Fund (UK)

Funding Information

• They’re awarding 3 x £5,000 bursaries to artists making their Fringe debut in 2025.
• These bursaries can be used towards any costs associated with bringing your show to the Fringe – whether that’s travel, marketing, accommodation, set, or simply giving yourself the time and space to create:
  • £4,500 will be paid up front
  • £500 will be paid after the Fringe to cover reporting and admin, once they receive your final report.

Eligibility Criteria

• They’re looking for artists and companies who meet the following eligibility criteria:
  • It must be your first time bringing a show to the Edinburgh Fringe
  • Your show must be registered in the 2025 Fringe (registration doesn’t need to be complete when you apply, but it does need to be confirmed before funding is paid)
  • You must be a UK-based artist or company, or applying on behalf of one
  • Your work must be live and in-person
  • The show should be new work.

Selection Criteria

• Brave, entertaining and compelling new work that uses the platform of the Fringe to take risks, push boundaries and tell new stories in ways they haven’t seen before.
• New artists and companies who will use the Fringe as a launchpad for their artistic ambitions and professional careers.
• Individuals who don’t have an existing high profile, who would otherwise not be able to attend the Fringe, and face barriers to funding and the arts.

Application Requirements

• As a part of the application form, they’ll ask the following three questions (max 300 words each):
  • Tell them about your show and what stage you’re at in your plans for Fringe 2025
  • Tell them about you as an artist or company, and where you’re at in your creative journey
  • Tell them how this fund will help you, and why now is the right time.

For more information, visit Shedinburgh Fringe Festival.