David and Averil Macdonald Fund
Funding
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Location
Scotland
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The David and Averil Macdonald Fund supports projects in four Scottish towns: Islay, Tain, Elgin and Livingston. The fund focuses on helping young people and those in need. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. The fund appears to operate on a rolling basis. You can apply for projects that benefit young people or support vulnerable groups in these specific areas. No other eligibility criteria are mentioned.
Key requirements:
- Must operate in Islay, Tain, Elgin or Livingston
- Must support young people or those in need
This fund is for organisations running projects in Islay, Tain, Elgin or Livingston that help young people or support those in need. You must be working in one of these four Scottish locations to be eligible.
Sectors
Regions
Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.
Awards published
8,598
Typical award
£1,500
Most awards
£500 to £5,000
Most funded region
Scotland
3,547 awards in 2025, up from 2,326 the year before.
Recent awards include Time To Heal (£5,000, 2025), Glenrothes & District Foodbank Community Project (£4,700, 2025) and Heathhall Community Council (£4,000, 2025).
This funder has made 8,598 awards with a typical award of £1,500. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Foundation Scotland
This fund primarily supports projects in Islay, Tain, Elgin and Livingston, with a focus on projects supporting young people and those in need.
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