Important Message On Coronavirus

Foundation Scotland – We are open

Reassurance on supporting communities, charities and social enterprises following the impact of Coronavirus
Foundation Scotland appreciate that the Coronavirus situation will have a big impact on communities. We know that charities, local organisations and social enterprises will play a critical support role - providing practical and emotional support, helping to mobilise local services, care for those most in need and tackle isolation.
We want to reassure you that we will do what we can to support communities.

We are open as usual – our staff are now are working from home - we are working differently, working digitally. Staff work travel has been suspended so we will hold our meetings online.
All contacts including telephone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Please just continue to contact our staff through these means. Our IT systems enable us to work from home with no risk to data security and ensure there is limited disruption to services.

Please continue with grant applications – however please scan and email in any supporting documents. Our offices are closed for the time being, and we cannot receive mail – so please do not post any supporting documents. If you don’t have a scanner an option is to download a scanner app onto your smart phone – this uses the camera function to scan the document and convert it into a PDF for e-mail.

We aim to be as helpful as possible over the coming weeks - so our grantees can focus on supporting communities. Alongside continuing to deliver all our community funds and published grant-making programmes, we are taking the following steps:

Relaxing deadlines for monitoring reports
Increasing mentoring and support for grantees and investees
Establishing payment holidays for social enterprises supported with loans
Increasing cash flow support loans to social enterprises
Planning to introduce rolling deadlines for some place-based Funds for those delivering any projects that address immediate community needs in light of the Coronavirus
Working with other funders to pool resources
Working with local community organisations and umbrella groups to gather information about local needs and how best to support these
Establishing a Community Resilience and Recovery Fund
Giving our staff paid time to work flexibly so that they can care for loved ones and also volunteer and support activity in their local community dealing with needs arising from the Coronavirus
Asking you how we can best support your community

Please do get in touch, as normal, if you have questions.

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Foundation Scotland offers a diverse range of funding programmes for organisations working to benefit a range of communities across Scotland. Some programmes are Scotland wide and some are restricted to particular sectors and/or geographies. Each programme has its own unique criteria and/or outcomes.

To search for funds available in your area simply click on the map below.

If you want to discuss your funding needs in person give our grants team a call on 0141 341 4960 or send us an email.

Aberdeenshire

FUND NAME	PROGRAMME THEME	GRANT SIZE	HOW TO APPLY
BUDGE FOUNDATION	Culture, traditions and/or children well-being	Between £250 and £2000	Please read the guidelines prior to completing the online application form Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
CLASHINDARROCH WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND	To support positive change by investing in a wide range of inspirational, community led activity in the Fund area, that is strategic, positive and creative and helps create a legacy of lasting impact	Small grants: £500 - £5000 Standard grants: £5000 - £25,000 Large grants: over £25,000 Bursaries: up to £500	COVID 19 Emergency Fund: Please read the Fund Factsheet, then complete the online application form Small and Standard grants: Please read the Fund Factsheet, then complete the online application form or downloadable form returning via email to communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk Large grants: Please read the Fund Factsheet, then complete the proposal form returning via email to communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk Volunteer Development Bursaries: Please read the guidance notes contained in the application form, then complete and return via email to communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk School Transport Costs: Please read the policy and the guidance for completing the application form, before completing and returning the application form via email to communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk Applications for Community Defibrillators: Please read the policy adopted by the Panel on funding such applications, before completing an application form for Small and standard grants detailed above. Repeat Applications: Please read the policy adopted by the Panel on funding repeat applications. Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
VENTIENT ENERGY GORDONSTOWN WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND AUCHTERLESS, INVERKEITHNY & FISHERFORD	The fund will benefit charities and community groups within each of the Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford Community Council area	Minimum of £500	Please read the Fund Factsheet before completing the application form and return via email to: communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk A microgrant scheme for awards of up to £500 for individuals and families is run by the Community Council. If you have any queries contact: communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
VENTIENT ENERGY GORDONSTOWN WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND FYVIE AND ROTHIENORMAN	Community oriented	Minimum of £250	The simplest way is to complete the online application Or you can download an application form here Completed applications and supporting documents must be received by the application deadline. For more information contact: Tom Black, Community Funds Manager: T: 07584 323850 E: tom@foundationscotland.org.uk Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
GREENCOAT KILDRUMMY, LUMSDEN & TOWIE COMMUNITY FUND	To encourage and enable the economic, social and environmental development of the area to support sustainability and help them continue to develop.	Between £250 - £4,000.	Apply online or alternatively download the application form to submit via email. If you have any queries contact communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk or phone 0131 524 0300. A micro-grant scheme for awards of up to £500 for individuals or groups is run by Donside Community Council with an award from this Fund. An application form is available here, which should be sent to the Community Council at the address on the form. Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
NORTHCONNECT LEGACY FUND	To support the local communities, to promote sustainability and to preserve and enhance the natural environment	Up to £1,500	Please read the Fund Factsheet before downloading and completing the application form to submit via email. If you have any queries email: communitybenefit@foundationscotland.org.uk Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
UNLOCK OUR FUTURE FUND	Community projects which: (1) contribute to a climate smarter world with sustainability at its core; (2) invest in community facilities and activities that are fit for the future and are environmentally sustainable; (3) encourage projects which are innovative in their delivery; and (4) ensure a legacy and lasting impact, which clearly brings benefit to the local community.	Between £500 and £15,000	The 2020 round of funding has now closed and all funds awarded. Applications will reopen early 2021 for the next round, get in touch to be kept informed. Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form

Scotland Wide

FUND NAME	PROGRAMME THEME	GRANT SIZE	HOW TO APPLY
BAILLIE GIFFORD	Registered charities and voluntary groups working in key priority areas.	Depends on stream	There are four different funding streams, please click on one of the links below: Community Awards Multi Year Awards Grassroots Sports Fund Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
BAILLIE GIFFORD GRASSROOTS SPORTS	To support grassroot sports	up to £5,000	Please read the guidelines, prior to completing the Baillie Gifford Community Awards Programme online application form and ensure you tick the box to indicate you are applying for sport funding. Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
BAILLIE GIFFORD MULTI-YEAR AWARDS	Working in one of the following areas; reducing isolation in Scotland's communities; supporting financial inclusion; overcoming homelessness; improving employability and enterprise	Grants of £5,000 over three years	This programme is currently closed, the application process will open early 2021. Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
BAILLIE GIFFORD COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAMME	To support community groups across Scotland	up to £5,000	Please read the guidelines prior to completing the online application form Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
RESPONSE, RECOVERY & RESILIENCE FUND GRANTS FROM £1,000 - £5,000	Supporting communities, charities and social enterprises following the impact of coronavirus.	Grants between £1,000 and £5,000	Please make sure you have fully read and understood the fund criteria and FAQs before proceeding to our online application form. Due to high call volumes we cannot answer every individual enquiry, you may find the information you need below. Fund FAQs Apply Online Important notice: Due to the high number of applications we won't contact you if your application is incomplete or missing any supporting documents. Please ensure everything is in order before submitting your application and documents. Projects Already Funded Donate To The Fund Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FUND			To ensure your project is eligible for funding please read our fact sheet. Due to demand we have also produced a list of FAQs, you can download both below: Programme FAQs The fund is now closed The Environment Grants Programme which is administered directly by the Crown Estate is still open, more information can be found at Crown Estates Scotland website Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
DAVID DOIG FOUNDATION	Education, self-care, young people and children	Varies	Currently closed for applications Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
THE ESSENTIA FOUNDATION	Community support	Grants of between £500 and £3,000 are available	Please carefully read the guidelines and Apply online Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
FOURTEEN			Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form
FRAN TRUST - WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FRAN TRUST IS NOW CLOSED.			The fund is now closed Express Grant Application Form Large Grant Application Form Enterprise Ready Fund Category 1 Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2a Enterprise Ready Fund Category 2b Scotrail Application Form