Support where it's needed

We have a diverse range of funding programmes available to communities across Scotland.

Applying for funding

Some of our funds are available on a Scotland-wide basis, and others are aimed at specific geographical areas or themes. You’ll find grant size and criteria information on each fund’s page, together with any unique criteria. Also, every fund lists a deadline for applications, and there may be more than one round of funding each year. When searching, be sure to note all the key dates in the fund listing, so you don’t miss out.

Applying is simple; most of our funds can be applied for online. The most important thing is that you read the criteria carefully and submit the correct documents before the deadline.

Before you apply there are a few things you should consider.

Check the fund’s criteria, which may include the area in which you’re based, the members of the community you support and other specific requirements
Check our common eligibility criteria and what we can't fund
You can read more about how we make decisions for information on our assessment processes.

We also have some handy tips and guidance when you are preparing an application, which you can find here: More help for applicants

We're committed to flexible funding

We are proud to be one of over 100 charitable organisations signed up with the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) #FlexibleFunder campaign. Launched in February 2021, any funder signing up is agreeing to be an open and trusting funder. We commit to:

Making grants in a way that reflects the realities facing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and other civil society organisations now and for the foreseeable future.
Managing grants in a way that reflects their confidence in and respect for the organisations they fund

Flexible Funders

Social Investment

Does your social enterprise need further investment or support? Find out more.

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Help for applicants - before you start

Here you will find information on eligibility criteria, and what we can't fund.

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Where we've funded

Take a look at all the projects we've funded over the past few years. You can filter by the fund name or by the local area, and see a short summary for each.

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