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Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2025-26: Funding for Culture
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Published: Friday 11 Oct 2024 (CEEACS062024R03)
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Introduction
The delivery of additional funding in Budget 2024-25
Temporary closure of the Open Fund for Individuals
The need for greater clarity and certainty of future funding
Longer-term clarity on the delivery of the funding commitment
Multi-year funding settlements
Creative Scotland's Multi-Year Funding Programme
A strategic approach to maximise the impact of increased funding
Strategic investment
The role of the Culture Strategy Action Plan
Review of how the culture sector is supported
Review of Creative Scotland
Wider review
Delivery of innovative funding solutions
Conclusions
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