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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
Grants are available from £200 to £10,000, however requests for more than £10,000 may be considered on a case–by-case basis where significant benefit can be evidenced and if funds allow.
Please read the fund fact sheet prior to completing the online application form or download a copy of the application form.
If you have any questions please contact EIlidh Coll on 07801 530 218 or eilidh@foundationscotland.org.uk
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.
Apply online or download an application form.
Download the Fund Fact Sheet for more information.
Please complete the online application form or download the application form.
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.
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 Linda Phillips T: 0141 341 4960 or E: linda@foundationscotland.org.uk to discuss your application prior to applying.
Please contact Jennifer McPhail on 0141 341 4964 for further information.
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