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:
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.
Please read the guidelines prior to completing the online application form
Please read the Fund Factsheet prior to completing the application form. You can either complete an application online or you can download an application form and e-mail it to us. Completed forms and supporting documentation must be received by 30th November in order to be considered at the subsequent Award making meeting. If you would like to apply by post, please contact Marion McDonald (see below) who will arrange this with you.
For more information contact Marion McDonald on 07912 759524 or send an email.
For information on the micro-grant schemes (under £1,000), please contact the relevant Community Association.
This fund is currently not accepting enquiries or applications
At the current time, Foundation Scotland is no longer accepting direct applications to the William Grant Youth Opportunities Fund
There are four different funding streams, please click on one of the links below:
Community Awards
Multi Year Awards
Grass Roots Sports Fund
Free Room Hire
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 programme guidelines prior to completing the application form
Please make sure you have fully read and understood the fund criteria and FAQs then proceed 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 Note: 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
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 Fund Fact Sheet
Programme FAQs
Please read the application guidelines prior to completing the online application form
If you're having any difficulties with the form we only have limited resources to support. Some questions can be answered by our office on 0141 341 4960, we will help you as best we can.
If you require assistance in completing the entire application form, then please contact your Local Council for Voluntary Services who will be more than happy to help you.
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