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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 read the Fund Factsheet before completing the application form.
BursariesPlease read the FAQ before completing the application form
Apprenticeships (for employers)Please read the FAQ before completing the application form
Activities that link individuals with employersPlease read the FAQ before completing the application form
Mentoring AwardsPlease read the FAQ before completing the application form
Follow the links to the various funding streams for details on how to apply
Education and Training FundContin Garve and DistrictLochbroomMarybank, Scatwell and StrathcononStrathpeffer
Please read the fund factsheet before applying online or downloading the application form.
For large grants of over £25,000 please call or e-mail Eilidh Gunn (07801 530 218 / eilidh@foundationscotland.org.uk) to discuss before submitting a standard application form.
If you require any assistance to complete an application form please contact Caithness Voluntary Group on 01955 603 453 or visit www.cvg.org.uk.
For small grants (£2,000-£10,000) apply online or download an application form and guidance notes.
For main grants (£10,001-£25,000) apply online or download an application form and guidance notes
For large grants (over £25,000) apply online or download an application form and guidance notes.
Download the Fund Fact Sheet for more information.
If you are thinking of applying to the Fund please contact Carol Elliot by email or call 07500779227 to discuss, as other options may be available.
Visit Scottish Hydro Community page or contact Fiona Morrison.
Please read the guidelines prior to downloading and completing the online application form or downloading the application form.
For more information contact Carol Elliot on 07500 779227 or email carol@foundationscotland.org.uk
Please send us an outline of your project by submitting an enquiry form. Once reviewed, you may be invited to submit a full application on behalf of your project.
If you have any queries about the application process please call 0141 341 4960
There are two different funding streams, please click on one of the links below:
Baillie Gifford Community Awards
Grass Roots Sports Fund
Baillie Gifford Room Hire Plus
Please read the guidelines, and then complete the Baillie Gifford Community Awards Programme application form and ensure you tick the box to indicate you are applying for sport funding..
Please read the guidelines prior to completing the online application form
Please use our online application form.
There are no application deadlines but we expect you to use the meeting room before the end of March 2019.
This fund is now closed.
Please contact Annabel Bath to discuss your application T: 0131 524 0351 or E: annabel@foundationscotland.org.uk
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.
For grants under £2000 please contact Annabel Bath T: 0131 524 0351 or E: annabel@foundationscotland.co.uk to discuss your application prior to applying.
Please submit an enquiry form if you have a project which strongly meets the priorities above and you are looking for over £2,000.
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