Funding Updates

A National Lottery Community Fund programme offering grants from £10,001 to £150,000 to support communities to improve the places in which they live and the wellbeing of those most in need. We will fund organisations to deliver work that achieves the following outcomes: Everyone in the community has the opportunity to influence and get involved… Read more »

A National Lottery Community Fund programme offering grants from £10,001 to £200,000 to support activity to help people facing challenging circumstances and overcome these and become more resilient. Suitable for Voluntary or community organisations, Public sector organisations. Improving Lives will fund activity that: supports children, young people and families currently experiencing challenging circumstances supports people… Read more »

The Trust offers both revenue and capital funding for registered charities and constituted community groups that help people and communities in Scotland who are living with poverty and trauma, including Community Vehicle and Building grants. Wee Grants: For constituted community groups and charities with an annual income of less than £25,000. Funding up to £2000 for one year only…. Read more »

The objectives of the Cameron Grant Memorial Trustare to raise awareness of suicide, to urge all who are suffering in silence to speak up and ask for help, and to support people, especially young people, who are fighting to overcome poor mental health. Small cash awards from the Trust will support innovation in mental health. The… Read more »

The Holywood Trust is a charitable organisation which aims to help young people in Dumfries and Galloway. It gives grants to individuals and organisations, creating opportunities for young people (aged 15-25) in the region. The Trust is particularly interested in helping to fill gaps in provision and to support innovative ideas. Your organisation should be appropriately… Read more »

Eligible causes will be able to submit their projects to the Aviva Community Fund through Crowdfunder. Funding applications are open to projects looking to raise up to £50,000. The Aviva Community Fund supports applications for forward-thinking projects that enable causes to adapt their vital services and innovate to create a brighter, more sustainable future. If… Read more »

Charities supporting children in Scotland can apply for grants via our supporting charities websites: Chance to Connect Chance to Succeed Chance to Flourish Chance to Study The four grant giving SCIOs have no deadlines and applications are reviewed quarterly. You can apply for a small grant of up to £5000, or a large grant up… Read more »

Applications are now open for National Lottery Grants for Heritage from £3000 to £5million. We will prioritise heritage projects that will: boost the local economy encourage skills development and job creation support wellbeing create better places to live, work and visit improve the resilience of organisations working in heritage Every project will need to achieve… Read more »

The fund supports piano scholarships at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow but also welcomes applications from community groups working with young people in arts and music. They are particularly interested in projects which are helping young people to take up music.  Priority will be given to grassroots organisations. For more click here.

The Growing Great Ideas programme has a focus on supporting transformational and long-term change. We’re looking for visionary initiatives that go beyond individual organisations, and instead focus on ecologies, platforms, ecosystems, assemblages, networks and constellations. We expect these initiatives to be generating an infrastructure through which many things are possible. We’re looking to invest in… Read more »

Small grants of between £5000 to £7500 per year for work with infants/babies and their carers during the first 1000 days of a child’s life. Community-based groups providing support to children aged 0-2 in Scotland can apply. There are three key award criteria: Programmes must be delivered with children and families from birth to two… Read more »

A focus on the mental health and well-being of children and young adults. Are you eligible to apply? Their focus is the mental health and well-being of children and young adults, they will not grant to projects or organisations that are not core-focussed on mental-health-related matters. Young adults means those under 26 years old at… Read more »

The Eco Fund is funded by DPD’s circular economy initiative to protect the environment. The plastic shrink wrap they use is broken down, and then recycled to create new plastic shrink wrap. DPD also re-use and recycle the wooden pallets used in depots and the money generated from both these initiatives goes straight into the… Read more »

Bringing People Together funding can support projects that will build stronger connections across communities, and improve the infrastructure and conditions that are needed to strengthen these connections. All projects must deliver across at least two UK countries. They are interested in: bold and experimental responses to bringing people together using new, or new combinations of… Read more »

Funding available for eligible grassroots sports clubs and organisations that help young people develop life skills, employment opportunities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour or tackle mental health issues. The funding is for sports clubs or organisations working within the sport for development sector, which are able to demonstrate that the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected… Read more »

The Culture and Business Fund Scotland enables businesses and arts or heritage organisations to come together and build effective, sustainable partnerships, bringing creative projects – large and small – vividly to life. The CBFS offers £ for £ match funding for eligible projects, sponsored by eligible businesses, and has a clear set of aims to:… Read more »

Grants are available to support individuals and clubs from Dumfries and Galloway who are taking part in sport. Funding is usually limited to a maximum of £500 towards no more than 50% of the costs. Awards of up to £1000 may be granted in exceptional circumstances. For more click here.

Persimmon Community Champions is a national programme where charities and groups can apply for funding up to the value of £1000 to match money they have already raised themselves. Groups and charities can apply every month for a donation. Sixty donations of up to £1000 every month are given away by its 31 businesses and… Read more »

Tesco Community Grants support local good causes that focus on helping children and families. Examples of eligible applications with a focus on supporting children and families could be: a local school needing food for a children’s breakfast club, a voluntary organisation working with families to run holiday clubs, a charity supporting  young people with specialist… Read more »

Promotes human dignity and defends human rights of marginalised and excluded peoples with priority areas of migrants and refugees, criminal justice and penal reform, and human rights. Migrants and refugees: Helping migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum to be welcomed, treated lawfully and fairly, and enabled to maximise their potential living and working in the… Read more »

The Trust has been established to make grants in support of activities that promote the welfare and advance the education and training of young people. The Trust shall seek to encourage the holding of activities of training value (including outings, expeditions or visits both in the UK and abroad) by the 24th Glasgow (Bearsden) Scout… Read more »

Funding to charities who provide temporary or ongoing assistance to ensure pets can remain with their owners, and/or change the lives of adults and children through the provision of animal-based activities. They provide grants from £250 to £50,000 and more, depending on the project. They fund the following: Building work Vehicles Equipment Vet bills Salaries… Read more »

A quick way to apply to the National Lottery Community Fund for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £10,000. You can apply if your organisation is a: voluntary or community organisation registered charity constituted group or club not-for-profit company or Community Interest Company school (as long as your project benefits and involves the communities… Read more »

Alpkit Foundation is prioritising funds to support projects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by the Covid-19 virus crisis. Examples include: Being active in your local community to help elderly or vulnerable people Minimising the impact of self-isolation for those in quarantine and need access to food, medicines or social care Supporting foodbanks… Read more »

The fund can support projects in the Old Luce and New Luce areas, which: enhance quality of life for residents contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities and promote community spirit and encourage community activity. The Artfield Fell community fund is administered by Dumfries and Galloway Council. For more click here.

The FCC Scottish Action Fund provides grants of between £2000 and £40,000 to not-for-profit organisations for the following types of projects eligible under Scottish Landfill Communities Fund (SLCF). They are able to provide funding towards the Objects of the SLFC: Land Reclamation (Object A) – The reclamation, remediation, restoration or other operation on land to… Read more »

The aim of People’s Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in the Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet. Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have funded good causes in every postcode area in Britain. Application dates are held through out the year. For… Read more »

Tesco Community Grants will award funding to charities and community organisations for local projects that focus on supporting children and families. Projects that tackle food poverty are also invited to apply. Funding pots of £500, up to £1000 and up to £1500 will be available for projects and Tesco customers will be able to choose… Read more »