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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 online application form or downloading the application form and returning.
The online application form is available here. Please read the accompanying guidelines before completing the application.
Get in touchIf you require any further information, please contact Foundation Scotland:Email: annabel@foundationscotland.org.ukPhone: 0131 524 0351
Please read the Fund Factsheet prior to applying. You can apply online or alternatively you can download and complete the application form. For more information contact our Edinburgh office on 0131 524 0300 or email.
To apply for a micro grant (up to £250) please contact the Secretary of Earn Community Council at secretaryearncc@gmail.com or the Secretary of Glenfarg Community Council at secretary@glenfarg.org. Applications can be made in the form of a letter directly to the Secretary of the Community Council.
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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