The Bridge Awards provides social impact investment for arts, community, health/wellbeing and environmental projects. This funding is given in the form of annual awards and regular micro-funding opportunities. Details of current projects and future opportunities can be found on this website.

Who and what we fund

Individuals and organisations involved in the fields of literature, film, visual arts, theatre, dance and music. We also fund selected cultural heritage, environmental, community and healthcare projects, both in the UK and abroad.

Awards

Amy Luxton wins 2025 Emerging Writer Award

We are delighted to announce that Amy Luxton is the winner of the 2025 Emerging Writer Award.

Bridie Gane appointed as Dance Artist at Scottish Dance Theatre

We’re delighted to share that Bridie Gane has been appointed as the new Dance Artist at Scottish Dance Theatre.

Artists selected for The Bridge Awards Residency 2025 at Cove Park

We’re delighted to share with you the five artists who have been selected for the 2025 Bridge Awards Residency at Cove Park.

Emerging Visual Artist Residency 2025 awarded to Olivia Priya Foster

We’re delighted to announce that Olivia Priya Foster has been awarded the 2025 Emerging Visual Artist Residency at Cove Park.

Applications are closed.

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News

Leith School of Art 2025 exhibition at GP Plus in Edinburgh

Earlier this year, we were thrilled to attend the opening of the latest exhibition that has resulted from the collaboration between ourselves, The Leith School of Art and GP Plus, a private medical practice in Edinburgh.