Funding

Scottish Government

Has a range of funding available to community councils.

SCVO Funding Scotland

By registering you can access a comprehensive search of funds in Scotland.

The National Lottery Community Fund

A major funder of community groups in the UK with several funds available to groups in Scotland.

Foundation Scotland

An independent charity which provides funding to community led projects across Scotland. Funds can be searched by location.

Scottish Rural Network Funding

The Scottish Rural Network provides a funding search facility for charities, community groups and social enterprises in rural Scotland.

Sustrans Scotland

Active travel organistion which operates a number of funding streams to support walking and cycling in the community.

Historic Environment Scotland

Grant available for projects related to Scotland's historic environment,=.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

This has a number of different programmes, funding all kinds of heritage projects.

Cashback for Communities 

Funding available for projects involving young people in areas of deprivation.

Tesco Community Grants

Community funding focused on projects which provide food and support to young people.

Scotmid Community Grant

Funding of up to £500 available for small community projects.

Co-op Local Community Fund

This grants scheme is funded by Co-operative members donating some or all of their share of profits, which is then given away in the form of small grants. Members decide which projects are supported.

Corra Foundation

Distributes funds to organisations that are focused on improving the quality of life for people in Scotland who are disadvantaged.

SUEZ Communities Trust

Provides funds to not-for-profit organisations' projeccts in the vicinity of a landfill site or transfer station.

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Funds projects based within the former coalfield wards. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Princes Trust

From this site you can search for other organisations that provide support to community projects.

Volunteer Scotland

A national organisation which supports volunteers across the country. They may help you find funding.