The Four Nations International Fund supports individuals and organisations in developing international partnerships and co-creation projects.

Arts and culture thrive on international collaboration and exchange. The Four Nations International Fund helps artists and creative practitioners from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales collaborate with each other and with partners around the world.

The fund exists to make international collaboration easier at a time of global challenges like the pandemic, Brexit, rising costs, and climate concerns. They invite artists, cultural professionals and organisations to think about how working more closely across the four UK nations could strengthen their projects.

Delivered in partnership with Arts Council England, Arts Council Northern Ireland and Arts Council of Wales/Wales Arts International and Creative Scotland.

Fund aims:
• Support international development opportunities for UK-based artists and organisations
• Encourage collaboration across the four UK nations and with partners in Europe and beyond
• Explore new, fair, and inclusive ways of working together that also consider climate responsibility

How much can I apply for?
You can apply for up to £7,500 for projects with partners starting no earlier than 1 May 2026 and finishing by 31 March 2027.

Key Dates
• Applications open: 2pm, Wed 14 January 2026
• Deadline to apply: 2pm, Wed 25 February 2026
• Decisions issued: no later than Wed 22 April 2026
• Project start date: from 1 May 2026
• Project completion date: by 31 March 2027

You can find out more at the information session on Tue 3 February at 9.30am, run through Arts Infopoint UK. More details on how to book will be available soon here: https://artsinfopointuk.com/events

For further information, please contact enquiries@creativescotland.com or visit https://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/four-nations-international-fund.