Applications are set to open for the 2026 Keep it Fringe fund, which helps artists put on work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The total fund available to UK artists for 2026 is £30,000, made up of 12 grants of £2,500 (distributed in two instalments). 

The fund is open to registered Fringe shows, but you don't need to have completed registration to apply. However, the funds will not be awarded until your Fringe show registration is complete.

Key details

There will be an online webinar at 12:00 GMT on Friday 13 February 2026, answering any questions you might have about the fund – RSVP below.

Applications will open at 12:00 GMT on Monday 16 February 2026.

The application deadline is 12:00 GMT on Monday 04 March 2026.

If you have any access requirements impacting your ability to apply for the fund using the online form, get in touch so we can explore alternative application processes that fit your needs.

In addition to the webinar, there are 15-minute one-to-one video calls to help applicants with less experience of applying to funding opportunities.

More about the webinar here.

More application information here.