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
Emerging Visual Artist Residency 2026 awarded to Soorin Shin
We’re delighted to announce that Soorin Shin has been awarded the 2026 Emerging Visual Artist Residency at Cove Park.
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Music for Wellbeing with Scottish Ensemble
We are delighted to announce our support of Scottish Ensemble’s Music for Wellbeing Programme.
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Artists selected for The Bridge Awards Residency 2026 at Cove Park
We are delighted to share with you the artists selected for the 2026 Bridge Awards Residency at Cove Park.
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The Bridge Awards Sound Studio
We are delighted to share news of a major new project with Cove Park.
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Leith School of Art 2026 exhibition at GP Plus in Edinburgh
We are delighted to be supporting 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.
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2025 Climate Fellowship at Varuna, The National Writers' House
In 2025, we were delighted to once again support the innovative Climate Fellowship at Varuna the National Writers' House in Australia.
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Leah Jackson awarded bursary at Sense of Taste Chef School
We are delighted to announce that Leah Jackson has been awarded our bursary at Sense of Taste Chef School.
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Contact
Do not use this contact form to apply for awards or submit direct requests for funding.