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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 and guidance before completing the application form.
How to Apply
BursariesPlease read the FAQ and guidance before completing the application form Apprenticeships (for employers)Please read the FAQ and guidance before completing the application form
Activities that link individuals with employersPlease read the FAQ and guidance before completing the application form
Follow the links on the various streams on the details for how to apply
Education and Training FundContin Garve and DistrictLochbroomMarybank, Scatwell and StrathcononStrathpeffer
For small grants £250-£10,000 read the guidelines prior to applying online or downloading the application form.For standard grants £10,001-£25,000 read the guidelines prior to 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.
For more information download the Fund Factsheet
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.
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 using the enquiry form and return to grants@foundationscotland.org.uk.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
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 send an enquiry form to Foundation Scotland 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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