Grants in Scotland

Scotland has its own grant landscape alongside UK-wide programmes. Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and the Scottish Government offer funding not available elsewhere in the UK. The Scottish Land Fund, Community Shares Scotland, and Scotland-specific National Lottery programmes add further options.

There are currently 420 live grants available in Scotland, with deadlines ranging from 14 October 2026 to 30 September 2030.

Checked daily. Last updated 17 August 2026.

Always open

No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.

Ongoing

RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm (Peebles & Eddleston) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Energy & Utilities

The RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm Community Fund supports local community projects. It helps projects that benefit people living in Peebles and Eddleston areas in Scotland. The fund comes from RWE's wind farm

Ongoing

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth)

Foundation Scotland

Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports charitable activities and services in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness, Scotland. It is backed by the RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm and managed by Foun

Ongoing

Denny and District Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Public Administration & Defence, Education

The Denny and District Education and Training Fund supports people living in the Denny and District Community Council area. This area is in Falkirk local authority in Scotland. The fund helps with edu

Ongoing

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Energy & Utilities, Education

The EDF Power Solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund helps pay for education and training costs. It also supports other projects that create job opportunities in the local area. T

Ongoing

EDF power solutions Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Energy & Utilities

The EDF Power Solutions Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Parish of Stow Community Council area in the Scottish Borders. The fund is provided by EDF Power Solutions,

Ongoing

Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Energy & Utilities

The Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund provides £180,000 each year to five Scottish communities. The communities are Greengairs, Upperton, Longriggend, Caldercruix and Plains. Each commu

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Open UK-wide

A further 243 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in Scotland can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.

Always open

No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.

Ongoing

Travel Award for Bands

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

This grant helps bands and musical groups develop ideas, projects and new work. It supports organisational development and collaborative projects across the arts sector. The deadline is 1 June 2026.

Ongoing

Dormant Assets for All

National Lottery Community Fund

The Dormant Assets for All scheme provides funding to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Northern Ireland. The money comes from dormant bank accounts and other financial produ

Ongoing

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Free from Fear Programme

This grant supports projects helping armed forces communities in North West England. That includes serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families. The Free from Fear programme focuses on

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Read the guide: Business Grants in Scotland: A Practical Guide

Where to find business funding in Scotland, from Scottish Enterprise R&D support to community benefit funds, and which route fits the size of business you are running.