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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 of these programme are Scotland wide and some are restricted to particular sectors and/or geographies. Each programme has its own criteria and/or outcomes.
We distribute the funds on behalf of companies, individuals and charitable trusts.
We are also a leading provider of community benefit funds in Scotland.
Using the table below, you can search for funds that are currently available in your area and find details about how to apply.
If you are applying via our express grants, we will match your application to the criteria of the various funds we have available at the time. Criteria determines which parts of Scotland or types of project any particular fund can be used for.
If you want to discuss your funding needs, call our grants team on 0141 341 4960 or email
Please visit the ANCBC website for details of how to apply
Please ensure you read the Fund Factsheet before applying.
Cairnryan Community Fund (£500-£10,000)
Please complete the application online or alternatively download and return the application form.
Completed and signed applications should be submitted to Programme Administrator Foundation Scotland, The Kiosk, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 2HP.
For more information please contact the Programme Administrator: 01577 814927 or email office@foundationscotland.org.uk.
Using the online application form
Download the fund factsheet for more information before applying.
Standard Grants : Please apply online or by downloading the application form
Large grants: Please download an enquiry form.
For grants under £500, please apply by downloading the small grant application form.
For grants of £501-£10,000, pleasy apply online or by downloading the standard grant application form.
We welcome pre-application enquiries. For more information about the fund, contact Foundation Scotland on 01557 814927 or email office@foundationscotland.org.uk
For a standard grant application you can apply online or download an application form.
For large grants, please read the factsheet prior to sending us a one-page outline proposal.
For more information, you can contact the Programme Administrator on t: 01577 814927 or email office@foundationscotland.org.uk.
Via the express grants programme
This fund is now closed.
Applications can be made through Foundation Scotland’s Express Grants programme
If you are based in one of the six communities you may be eligible to apply
Spirit of Caithness
Spirit of Calton
Sprit of Dumbiedykes
Islay & Jura: A Fourteen Community
Spirit of the Gorbals
Spirit of Ruchill and Possilpark
Academic papers must have a gender focus. Please note that Poster presentations will not be accepted.
Students must have confirmation that their paper has been accepted, we also require a letter of support from an academic supervisor in addition to the completed application form. Once the conference has taken place you will be asked to submit a copy of the conference paper.
Applications can be made through the Express Grants programme The Trust may, very occasionally, consider applications for larger grants if funds allow. Please submit an enquiry form if you have a project which strongly meets the priorities above and you are looking for over £2,000.
Via our express grant programme
Please contact Jennifer McPhail on 0141 341 4964 for further information.
Please read the guidelines prior to completing the online application form.
Foundation Scotland will also be hosting two workshops offering guidance in completing an application to the fund. The first will be held in our Edinburgh Offices at 15 Calton Road, on the 27 March, from 11am – 1.00 pm and the second will be a webinar on 3rd April from 11.00am – 12.00pm. To sign up to the events click either of the following links
Workshop 27 March 2018
Webinar 3 April 2018
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