Community Action
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
UK-wide
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
This grant helps communities in Scotland run projects that bring people together. The funding supports work that is open to everyone and led by the community itself. You can use the money for projects that help people connect with each other. The grant appears to have rolling deadlines, so you can apply at any time. However, the funding amounts are not specified in the available information. You will need to contact the funder directly to find out how much money is available and what the specific eligibility requirements are.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Must be community-led
- Must be open and inclusive
- Must focus on helping people connect
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for community groups and organisations in Scotland who want to run projects that help people connect. Your project needs to be open and inclusive to everyone in the community. The work must be led by the community itself rather than imposed from outside.
Regions
Awards published
47,703
Typical award
£18,689
Most awards
£9,986 to £20,000
Most funded region
London
12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.
Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).
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Full details from National Lottery Community Fund
Funding for communities in Scotland to run projects that help people connect. We support work that’s open, inclusive and community-led
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