Are you an artist based in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or England? This is the final opportunity for UK-based artists to apply for support to develop work with immersive technologies.

Applications are open today until Monday 29 September 2025.

We’re offering three types of grants, open to artists at any stage of their immersive arts journey:

Explore – £5,000

Ideal for artists who want to:

• Begin early-stage exploration of immersive technologies
• Develop basic skills and knowledge
• Experience immersive artworks
• Meet potential collaborators and partners
• Grow their networks

Experiment – £20,000

Ideal for artists who want to:

• Create experimental works, proofs-of-concept or prototypes
• Test ideas with small audiences
• Develop their practice using immersive tech
• Explore access, diversity and inclusion in their project

Expand – £50,000

Ideal for artists who want to:

• Progress an existing project or prototype
• Realise a well-developed concept with full production support
• Deepen audience engagement and reach
• Embed access, diversity and inclusion into their delivery

Join a Free Information Session

If you’re thinking of applying and would like some support, you can join one of our upcoming online information sessions:

• Funding Information Webinar

Thursday 24 July, 16:00–17:00

Find out how the application process works and what support is available.

This session will be recorded.

• Access Drop-In with Unlimited

Monday 28 July, 16:00–17:00

Covers access support available during the application process and after funding.

This session will not be recorded.

What’s new in this round?

We’re doubling the number of grants available in each category compared to round one. This is the second and final open call—there will be no third round.

Ready to apply?

Visit our FAQs to get started and find everything you need to prepare your application.

Apply now

Deadline: Monday 29 September 2025.