Over £400,000 is available through AmbITion Scotland’s new Make:IT:Happen Fund which goes live today 4th July, 2012. AmbITion Scotland is inviting Scotland’s arts, culture and heritage organisations to apply for investment to capitalise on opportunities presented by digital technologies.

Make:IT:Happen funds – ranging from £500 to £10,000 could make a real difference to your organisation by supporting it to embrace and adapt to the social, cultural and economic changes that the digital technology revolution is driving. Funds can be used to support a project in its entirety or augment a bigger digital ambition.

This is Lesley Anne Rose, Creative Producer of Stellar Quines who, following their AmbITion Scotland experience have really made IT happen for their theatre company by grasping the opportunities afforded by digital technologies. Photo: Drew Farrell

Make:IT:Happen funding offers support through four digital funds:

AmbITion Approach (up to £5,000) supports organisations during the early stages of their digital development by providing an external specialist to help them assess and develop a wide-reaching strategy for organisational change.

Digital Content Development (£500-£10,000) gives organisations the opportunity to enhance their digital development activity through the creation, or better use, of digital content.

Organisational Development (£500-£10,000) supports organisations to advantage of digital technologies to grow their businesses, develop ideas and improve operational capacity.

Sustainable AmbITion (£500-£5,000) supports organisations to be carbon-aware and improve their green credentials through funding new digital technologies or approaches.

So go to www.getambition.com now to find out everything you need to know about this fantastic new opportunity!