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Fund News
BMET Fund trials support towards Driving Tests
Individuals aged 22-59 from Avonbridge & Standburn, Limerigg & Slamannan, and Blackridge may now apply for a grant towards the costs of their Driving Test for a trial period.
Fund News
Dorenell funds diverse range of projects
The fifth round of funding from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Fund has just been announced, with £185,062 awarded to ten different organisations.
Blog
The future of social investment
A new blog from Chris Holloway reflecting on the recent Adebowale Commission Report and how Foundation Scotland is set to grow social investment opportunities in the near future.
Fund News
Spring funding boost for Annandale & Nithsdale
Community groups and charities in Annandale & Nithsdale are celebrating following a £66,000 funding boost.
Fund News
Carrick Futures £2 million milestone
Communities across South Carrick have been awarded over £2 million in grants from the Carrick Futures fund since 2014.
General News
Volant Charitable Trust Evaluation Tender
We are inviting tenders to conduct an evaluation of grantmaking between 2008 & 2021 from the Volant Charitable Trust.
General News
Supporting community foundations during the conflict in Ukraine
As Scotland’s community foundation, we are encouraging support for the local community foundations who are supporting those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Fund News
Aberdeen offshore wind farm fund opens for applications
The Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund is open for applications.
Fund News
Get on your e-bike
Biosphere Bikes are celebrating new funding from Carrick Futures which will enable them to purchase electric bikes for their community bike hire service in Girvan.
Blog
Putting SDG 5 into practice
To mark International Women's Day 2022, Funds Adviser Jennifer McPhail highlights how some of our grantmaking at Foundation Scotland promotes gender equality in Scotland.
Fund News
Scotland's youth gets a funding boost
The Essentia Foundation has invested more funding into third sector organisations that aim to empower and upskill young people across Scotland.
Fund News
CalMac Invests in Coastal Communities
CalMac announces 59 awards to community groups to restart or continue their services since the pandemic.