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 172 live grants available in Scotland, with deadlines ranging from 27 May 2026 to 30 September 2030.

Supporting Voluntary Returns through Community Partnerships

The United Kingdom Home Department (Home Office)

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£225,000 – £500,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Home Office is investing up to £3.25 million to help charities support vulnerable migrants with voluntary returns. You can apply for between £225,000 and £500,000. The funding runs until March 202

Digital Support Service

His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS)

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£246,971 – £7,165,672Charities & Non-Profit

HMCTS offers funding to help digitally excluded people access court and tribunal services online. The grant pays for organisations to support users who struggle with digital barriers. You can get betw

Community Hub Project Grants

The National Archives

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£500 – £30,000Public Administration & Defence, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The National Archives offers grants up to £30,000 for community heritage projects. You need at least one heritage organisation (like a museum, library, or archive) working with one community group. Pr

Community Grants Fund

The City of Edinburgh Council

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Up to £5,000

Edinburgh Council offers grants up to £5,000 for local community groups. The money helps constituted groups try new activities that benefit their community. You can use the funding for small-scale pro

Great British Energy (GBE) Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks

Great British Energy

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Up to £300,000,000Manufacturing

Great British Energy is offering up to £300 million to build UK manufacturing capacity for offshore wind and electricity networks. You can use the money to construct new manufacturing facilities or ex

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Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

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Up to £500Energy & Utilities

This grant helps renters and flat owners buy and install electric vehicle charge points. You can get £300 to £350 towards the costs. The grant is available until 1 April 2027. You must be renting your

Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Renters and Flat Owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

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Up to £500Energy & Utilities

This grant helps electric vehicle drivers who rent their home or own a flat. It covers the cost of buying and installing EV charge points. You can get up to £500 towards these costs. The grant is avai

Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

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Up to £100,000Energy & Utilities, Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant helps landlords install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure. Commercial landlords can get between £350 and £30,000 for chargepoints and infrastructure work. Resident

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

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£10 – £1,000Public Administration & Defence, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The National Archives offers Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development acti

Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

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£5,000,000 – £25,000,000Manufacturing, Health & Social Work

The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot provides capital grants for large-scale research and development projects in the UK life sciences sector. You can get between £5 million an

Electric Car Grant

Department for Transport

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£1,500 – £3,750Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

The Electric Car Grant reduces the price of new electric vehicles that cost £37,000 or less. You can get between £1,500 and £3,750 off the purchase price. The grant is available across the UK includin

Business Support for Scotland

Scottish Government

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Up to £10,000,000Charities & Non-Profit

This is not a single grant but a website that lists business support available in Scotland. FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot brings together grants, loans, and advice from over 100 Scottish public organis

Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Halkirk & District Community Council area in Scotland. Projects within four kilometres of the Achlachan Wind Farm get priority

Zero Emission Bus Market Transition Scheme

Energy Saving Trust

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Transport & Storage

The Zero Emission Bus Market Transition Scheme helps bus operators in Scotland replace their fleet with zero emission alternatives. The scheme supports the transition to cleaner public transport optio

Glenkens & District Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

This fund provides bursaries for education and training to residents of specific areas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. You must live in one of these areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Cor

CITB Grants - Apprenticeship Grants

CITB

Ongoing
Construction

CITB provides grants for approved apprenticeships in construction. You must be a construction employer registered with CITB. The funding covers England, Wales and Scotland. It supports structured appr

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Benarty area of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in the Benarty Community Council area. The

European Space Agency (ESA) proposals

Unknown

Ongoing

The European Space Agency wants businesses to create new commercial services using space technology. This could include satellite communications, navigation systems, earth observation, or human spacef

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

UKRI

Ongoing

Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) helps businesses work with universities to solve innovation challenges. You partner with an academic institution to tackle specific business problems. A graduate w

Large Employer Fund

CITB

Ongoing
Construction, Education

The Large Employer Fund helps big construction companies pay for training their workers. You must be registered with CITB and be a large employer to apply. The fund covers costs of eligible training c

Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Social Enterprise

The Barrhill Community Fund provides grants to local projects and organisations. The money comes from wind farm community benefits in the Barrhill area. You can apply for funding to support community

Halkirk District Benefit Fund - Individual

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Halkirk District Benefit Fund supports local residents to identify their needs and take action to address them. This fund helps advance community development in the Halkirk area. You can apply if

Volant Charitable Trust Large Grants Programme

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Volant Charitable Trust offers large grants for multi-year projects in Scotland. The trust supports work on poverty and deprivation, women's issues, and children and young people. You need to choo

Carrick Futures

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

Carrick Futures provides funding for projects in seven specific community areas in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The fund supports projects in Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Pinmore &

Denny and District Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
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

EDF power solutions Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
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,

Glenkens & District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Glenkens & District Community Fund supports projects in specific areas of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. You can apply if your project is located in or directly benefits areas like Balmaclellan,

Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Dailly)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Hadyard Hill Community Fund supports projects in and around Dailly, South Ayrshire. The money comes from SSE's wind farm community benefits. You can apply for funding if your project helps the loc

Kildrummy (Lumsden & Towie) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

This fund provides educational and training bursaries for residents in the Kildrummy area of Scotland. The money helps people improve their job prospects or start new careers. You can use the funding

Denny and District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Public Administration & Defence

The Denny and District Community Fund supports community projects in the Denny area of Falkirk, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents in the Denny and District Community Counc

Old Luce Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Old Luce Education and Training Fund gives bursaries to people living in the Old Luce Community Council area. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn ne

Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports seven communities in the Scottish Borders. These communities are Hobkirk, Denholm & District, Hawick & District, Newcastleton & District, South

Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Sub Fund A)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

This fund gives bursaries to local residents for training and education. You can use the money to learn new skills for getting or keeping a job. You must live in specific areas around the Scottish Bor

Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Nadara Auchrobert Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead in South Lanarkshire. The fund is provided by Nadara, who own the Auchrobert Wind Farm

Kirkcowan Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Kirkcowan Community Fund supports local projects in the Kirkcowan area. The fund comes from money generated by two wind farms in the region. It is managed by Kirkcowan Community Development Trust.

Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable projects in specific Scottish communities. You can apply if your project benefits people living in areas served by Huntly, St

North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund provides money to Community Councils in Scotland. The wind farm has been running since 2010 and will pay community benefit for 25 years. Community Councils can

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

The RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund helps improve opportunities and livelihoods for people in specific Highland areas. The fund covers the Halkirk District, Lybster, Latheron and Cl

Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The HEG Education & Training Fund supports people living in Harthill, Eastfield, and Greenrigg with education and training costs. The fund covers residents of Harthill and Eastfield in North Lanarkshi

Community Voice Clackmannanshire: Employment that can lift people out of poverty

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

This fund supports new ideas to create employment opportunities in Clackmannanshire. The area has low job availability with only one job for every two working-aged people. The fund takes a holistic ap

Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund (Fyvie & Rothienorman)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable projects in the Fyvie and Rothienorman areas of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local people in these

Minnygap Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Minnygap Community Fund supports community projects in three specific areas of Scotland. You can apply if your project benefits people living in Johnstone, Templand, or Kirkpatrick Juxta community

EDF Power Solutions Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Limerigg & Slamannan)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

This fund supports community projects that benefit people living in Limerigg and Slamannan in Scotland. The money comes from EDF's Burnhead Moss Wind Farm. You can apply for funding for projects that

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

The Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme provides funding for energy-related projects across England, Scotland, and Wales. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, co-operative societie

Stroupster Wind Farm Education and Training Fund (Dunnet & Canisbay)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

This fund gives bursaries to people living in the Dunnet and Canisbay area of Caithness. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new skills for jobs in your

The Beinneun Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Beinneun Community Fund supports projects that help local residents in two Scottish Highland areas. You can apply if your project benefits people in Glengarry or Fort Augustus community council ar

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education, Health & Social Work

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation supports organisations that help children and young people. The foundation focuses on health, education and wellbeing projects. You can apply if your organisatio

Apprenticeship Grants

CITB

Ongoing
Construction, Education

CITB provides grants to construction employers for approved apprenticeship training programmes. The grants are available in England, Wales and Scotland. This funding is part of the CITB Grants Scheme.

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Cardenden area of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents within the Cardenden Community Council

Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

This fund supports charitable projects in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford area of Scotland. The money comes from the Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm. You can apply for projects that benefit

Investment funding

Scottish Enterprise

Ongoing

This is a general investment funding service in Scotland. The details about funding amounts, eligibility, and application process are not specified. You would need to contact them directly to find out

Ballantrae Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Ballantrae Community Fund supports projects in Ballantrae, South Ayrshire. The money comes from ScottishPower Renewables' Glen App Windfarm community benefit fund. Your project must be located in

Blackridge Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Blackridge Community Fund supports community projects that benefit people living in the Blackridge area. This fund is for projects that help the local community. You can apply if your project will

Young Start - Small Grants

National Lottery Community Fund

Ongoing

Young Start Small Grants provides £300 to £20,000 for projects that help children and young people in Scotland. Your project can run for up to 1 year. The funding helps young people build confidence a

Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Fund supports local projects in these South Ayrshire communities. The fund comes from community benefit payments from two local wind farms. You can apply if your pr

Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund (Halkirk & District)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund supports local projects in the Halkirk area of Scotland. The fund is provided by ScottishPower Renewables who own the Halsary Windfarm. This appears to be o

Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects near the Glenkerie Wind Farm in Scotland. You can apply if your project benefits people living within 15km of the wind farm. T

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports not-for-profit groups in the Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon community council areas. The money comes from EDF's Corriemoillie Wind Farm. You can use the funding for charitable a

Halkirk District Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Halkirk District Benefit Fund provides money to community groups in the Halkirk area of Scotland. The fund aims to benefit local communities through supporting group activities and projects. Any g

Cambusbarron Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Public Administration & Defence

The Cambusbarron Community Fund supports community projects in the Cambusbarron area of Stirling. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. You must be working on a project in the Cambusba

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Halkirk District)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

The RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable activities in the Halkirk & District area of Caithness, Scotland. You can apply if you are a constituted not-for-profit group or organis

Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
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

EDF power solutions Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Fund (Avonbridge and Standburn)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

This fund supports community projects that benefit people living in Avonbridge and Standburn in Scotland. The money comes from EDF's Burnhead Moss Wind Farm. You can apply for funding to run projects

SWEF Business Grants

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

SWEF Business Grants help young people in Scotland grow their businesses. The grants support business ventures that need investment to reach the next level. You can use the money to develop your busin

Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Thornton Community Council area of Scotland. The fund has been running since 2017. It helps local community activities

Drone Hill & NnG East Berwickshire Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

This fund supports community projects in East Berwickshire, Scotland. It covers seven Community Council areas including Reston & Auchencrow, Grantshouse, Coldingham, Cockburnspath & Cove, St Abbs, Eye

Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

The Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund helps residents in the Thornton Community Council area pay for study or training. You must live in this specific area of Scotland to apply. The

Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in specific areas of Scotland. You can apply if your project benefits people living in Petty and Ardersier, Cawdor and West Nairns

Business chargepoint funding

Energy Saving Trust

Ongoing
Transport & Storage

Energy Saving Trust offers grant funding to help Scottish businesses and organisations install electric vehicle charging points. The funding supports the uptake of electric vehicles across Scotland by

Scottish zero emission bus challenge fund

Energy Saving Trust

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Transport & Storage

The Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund helps organisations in Scotland switch their bus fleets to zero emission vehicles. Partners and collaborators can apply for grants to transition to cleane

Graham Educational Fund (formerly The Graham Charitable Trust )

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Graham Educational Fund provides education bursaries to students with the surname Graham. You must be studying at a higher education institute in the Glasgow area. The fund also supports descendan

Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

This fund supports community projects in Annandale and Nithsdale areas of Dumfries and Galloway. The money comes from ScottishPower Renewables community benefit fund for Harestanes Windfarm. You must

EDF power solutions Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The EDF Power Solutions Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports charitable activities in specific Scottish communities. The fund is provided by EDF Power Solutions, who own the Dorenell Win

Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

Unknown

Ongoing

DASA funds innovative ideas to improve UK defence and security. This is an open call for new technologies and solutions. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no

Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports community groups and charities in the Keith and Strathisla areas of Scotland. The money comes from Zenobe's battery energy storage system at Blackhillock. You can use the funding fo

European funding

Scottish Enterprise

Ongoing

European funding offers large grants to businesses in Scotland. These funds are highly competitive but can provide significant amounts of money. The exact funding amounts and deadlines are not specifi

An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in specific areas of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in Glenorchy and Innishail (Eredine only), Inveraray, F

Kirkcowan Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Kirkcowan Education & Training Fund helps local residents pay for education and training. You can get up to £2,000 to study at university or college. The money also covers short courses that give

Barrhill Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Barrhill Education & Training Fund provides bursaries to help people pay for education and training. You must be of working age and live in the Barrhill Community Council area in Scotland. The fun

Barr Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Barr Education and Training Fund helps improve opportunities and livelihoods for people living in Barr, Scotland. The fund supports education and training projects in the local area. The funding a

Co'path & Cove Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

This pilot fund helps pay for education and training costs in Scotland. It also supports other projects that create job opportunities. Both individuals and organisations can apply. The fund covers tra

Carrick Futures - Health in Pregnancy

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

This fund helps women in their third trimester of pregnancy who live in specific areas of South Ayrshire, Scotland. You must live in Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Pinmore & Pinwh

David and Averil Macdonald Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

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 s

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Lochbroom)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The EDF Power Solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund supports projects that benefit people in the Lochbroom community council area in Scotland. This is a charitable fund linked to the wind f

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
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

Kilgallioch Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Kilgallioch Community Fund comes from ScottishPower Renewables' Kilgallioch Wind Farm. It is part of their community benefit programme. The fund supports local projects in Scotland. No specific fu

Minnygap Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Minnygap Education & Training Fund provides bursaries to help with education and training costs. You must live in the Johnstone, Templand or Kirkpatrick Juxta areas of Dumfriesshire. The fund help

Nadara A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in three areas of Argyll & Bute. You can apply if your project benefits people living in West Loch Fyne, Dunadd, or Lochgilphead comm

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Kinglassie Community Council area. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. You can apply if your project

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund gives £150,000 per year to local communities. The money goes to areas around Greenrigg, Fauldhouse, Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts. This covers parts o

National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations

Creative Scotland

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

This fund supports organisations in Scotland who want to undertake creative activity. You can apply for funding for specific projects, productions, programmes of creative work, or research and develop

RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm (Peebles & Eddleston) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
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

Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Clyde Community Fund supports community projects in specific areas of Dumfries and Galloway. You can apply if your project benefits communities in Carronbridge, Durisdeer, Johnstonebridge, Kirkcon

Community Action

National Lottery Community Fund

Ongoing

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

Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin (CDG) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin Community Fund supports community projects in these specific areas of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in the Coalburn Community Council are

Community Voice Clackmannanshire: A better experience of finding and providing information

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

This fund helps improve how people in Clackmannanshire find and share everyday information. The goal is to make it easier for residents to get the information they need. You could use the money to cre

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Strathpeffer)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports not-for-profit groups in Strathpeffer, Scotland. The money comes from EDF's Corriemoillie Wind Farm. You can use it for charitable activities that benefit local people. The fund is

Rural and island infrastructure fund

Energy Saving Trust

Ongoing
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Energy & Utilities, Transport & Storage

This fund improves electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural and island areas of Scotland. It supports developing EV charging points in remote locations that are less likely to get private inv

EDF power solutions Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm Community Fund (Clackmannanshire)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

This community fund supports projects in five specific areas of Clackmannanshire. The fund covers Alva, Dollar, Menstrie, Muckhart and Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton and Devonside. It comes from the EDF

Destination Net Zero Electric Vehicle Charge Point Tourism Recovery Fund

Energy Saving Trust

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Transport & Storage, Hospitality & Food Service

This fund helps tourism businesses in Scotland install electric vehicle charging points. The funding supports tourism businesses to provide EV charging facilities for their visitors and customers. Tou

EDF power solutions Burnhead Moss Education & Training (BMET) Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The EDF Power Solutions Burnhead Moss Education & Training Fund helps pay for vocational courses and training. It is for people living in specific areas of Falkirk and West Lothian. You can use the mo

Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Education & Training Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

This fund provides educational and training bursaries for residents in specific Scottish communities. You must live in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny or Fisherford Community Council areas. The money he

Essentia Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

The Essentia Foundation supports organisations working to improve health and social welfare for children and young people. They also fund projects that create better employment opportunities for young

NnG (St Monans and Abercrombie) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Benefit Fund supports projects in St Monans and Abercrombie areas of Scotland. The fund is managed locally by St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council. No specific fu

People's Postcode Trust

People's Postcode Trust

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The People's Postcode Trust awards grants to local good causes in Scotland. The funding comes from postcode lottery proceeds. Community organisations and charitable causes across Scotland can apply. A

Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Caldercruix)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Caldercruix Community Fund supports local projects that improve quality of life in Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire. The fund comes from the Greengairs East wind farm. You can apply for community pr

Kinross-shire Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Kinross-shire Fund provides funding for community groups and organisations in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The fund covers the entire 73 square miles of the Kinross-shire area. No specific funding amo

River Avich Hydro Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

This fund gives bursaries to people living in four specific Scottish villages. You must live in Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich, or Kilmaha. The money helps you improve your job prospects or start a ne

Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in the Moorfoot area of Midlothian, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in the Moorfoot Community Coun

Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Co'path & Cove Community Fund supports community projects in the Cockburnspath and Cove area of the Scottish Borders. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. You can apply if your pr

Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in specific Scottish Borders areas. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, A

Young Start - Main Grants

National Lottery Community Fund

Ongoing

Young Start Main Grants provide between £20,001 and £150,000 for projects that help children and young people in Scotland. Your project can run for up to 3 years. The funding helps young people build

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Contin)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports not-for-profit groups in the Contin Community Council area. The money comes from EDF's Corriemoillie Wind Farm. You can use it for charitable activities that help local people. This

Capital grant

Scottish Enterprise

Ongoing

This capital grant helps Scottish businesses pay for equipment and infrastructure projects. The funding focuses on three main areas: energy transition projects, scaling up innovative ideas, or boostin

Tannach and District Wind Farm Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

This fund gives bursaries to people living in the Tannach and District Community Councils area in Caithness. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new ski

Find Business Support

Find Business Support Scotland

Ongoing

Find Business Support is a website that lists all available funding from Scottish public sector organisations. You can browse grants, loans, and other funding opportunities in one place. The website c

Ballantrae Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Ballantrae Education and Training Fund provides bursaries to help local residents access training and education. The money helps people gain skills needed to find work or keep their jobs. You must

Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund gives bursaries to people living in Fort Augustus, Glenmoriston and Glengarry. The money helps you improve your job prospects or start a new career. You must live

Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg (HEG) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg Community Fund supports local community projects. You can apply if your project benefits people living in the Harthill & Eastfield and Greenrigg community council

The Rooney Family Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Rooney Family Foundation provides funding to support children with disabilities in Scotland. The grant aims to help improve the lives and opportunities for disabled children. No specific funding a

Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Plains)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Plains Community Fund supports community projects in Plains, North Lanarkshire. The fund comes from the Greengairs East wind farm. You can apply for money to improve people's quality of life in yo

The Zenobe Kilmarnock BESS Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Zenobe BESS Kilmarnock Education & Training Fund helps local residents pay for study or training courses. You must live near the BESS (battery energy storage system) site in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

RWE Lochelbank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The RWE Lochelbank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in the Glenfarg and Earn Community Council areas of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents in th

The Cour Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Cour Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in three areas of Kintyre, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in East Kintyre, West Kintyre, and Tarbert and Skipn

Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in specific areas of Scotland. You can apply if your project benefits people living in Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, or Sanquhar and Di

Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust provides funding for community projects in the Tannach area of Scotland. The trust was set up by the local community council and Foundation Scotland. It manage

SWEF Start-up Grants

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

SWEF Start-Up grants give up to £500 to help new businesses get started. You can apply if you are setting up a business or your business earns less than £500 per month. The money can pay for equipment

The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund provides ongoing funding to communities in East Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway. The fund supports projects in Dalmellington, Patna, New Cumnock, and C

Watten Wind Farm Trust

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Watten Wind Farm Trust provides funding for projects that benefit the Watten community in Scotland. The trust was set up by Watten Community Council and Foundation Scotland. It manages money from

Baillie Gifford International Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Baillie Gifford International Fund supports registered charities working on international aid development. You can get up to £5,000 for projects that address the climate emergency outside the UK.

Barrhill Greener Homes

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Barrhill Greener Homes scheme helps residents make their homes more energy efficient. You can get funding to make your home warmer and cheaper to run. The scheme is only for people living in the B

Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund (Dailly)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

The Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund provides bursaries to help people in Dailly access training and education. The fund aims to improve job opportunities and livelihoods for local residents.

Social Investment Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Social Investment Fund provides a mix of grants and loans to social enterprises, community groups and charities in Scotland. This is blended funding, meaning you get both grant money you don't rep

Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in the Heriot area of the Scottish Borders. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. You must be working on a project that

Kildrummy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Kildrummy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports charitable projects in three Scottish communities. You can apply if your project benefits residents of Kildrummy, Lumsden, or Towie/Glenkindie.

Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Hadyard Hill Community Fund supports projects in Pinwherry and Pinmore in South Ayrshire. The money comes from SSE's community benefit funding from their wind farm. Your project must be located in

Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund (Pinwherry and Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Education

This fund gives bursaries to people living in Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council area in Scotland. The money helps you pay for training and education courses. You can use it to learn new skills t

Inch Cape Construction Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Construction, Charities & Non-Profit

The Inch Cape Construction Fund supports community groups and charities in Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton. You can get funding to tackle poverty and inequality in your local area. The fund also

Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable activities that benefit people living in the Lairg Community Council area. This is a community fund linked to a wind farm project. You can apply

Nadara Assel Valley Girvan & District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Assel Valley Wind Farm Community Fund supports projects in the Girvan & District area of South Ayrshire. The fund is paid for by Nadara from their wind farm profits. You can apply if your project

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund supports education and training for residents in the Kinglassie Community Council area. You can use the money for study or training courses. The fund is a

NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in Pittenweem and the surrounding District Community Council area in Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local reside

NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Fund supports community projects in the Anstruther area of Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in Kilrenny, Anstruther and Cellardyke. This is a

Old Luce Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Old Luce Community Fund provides money from local wind farm companies to support community projects. The fund combines community benefit payments from multiple wind energy companies including SSE,

ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund supports community projects in Coalburn and Lesmahagow areas of South Lanarkshire. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents in these Community Council ar

NnG (Elie and Earlsferry) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Fund supports projects in Elie and Earlsferry, Scotland. It is run by the local Community Council. The fund amount and application deadlines are not yet announced. Detai

Patna Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

The Patna Education & Training Fund helps residents in the Patna Community Council area pay for study or training. The fund is provided by Greencoat UK, who own the South Kyle wind farm. You must live

Patna Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Patna Community Fund gives out money from the South Kyle Wind Farm. The fund is run by Greencoat. It supports community projects in the local area. The exact amount of funding is not specified. Th

PF Charitable Trust

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The PF Charitable Trust supports community groups working with disabled people, health issues, children and families, young people, or elderly people in Scotland. The trust focuses on grassroots commu

River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund supports charitable projects in four Scottish communities. The fund comes from Awesome Energy Dalriada, which runs a local hydro-power scheme. You can apply for

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

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports charitable activities that benefit people in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth area of Caithness, Scotland. You must be a constituted not-for-profit group or organisation working to h

RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

The RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund supports charitable activities in three Community Council areas in Caithness, Scotland. You can apply if you are a not-for-profit group helping people in Lathe

Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports charitable activities in the Dunnet & Canisbay area of Caithness, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit local residents. About 80% of

The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund supports environmental projects and community initiatives in the local area around Rumbling Bridge, Scotland. The fund is provided by the Rumbling Bridge Hydro

Victoria League in Scotland Trust

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Victoria League in Scotland Trust funds projects that help overseas students studying in Scotland. The trust focuses on extending friendship and support to international students. The funding amou

Volant Charitable Trust Small Grants Programme

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Volant Charitable Trust offers small grants to support projects in Scotland. The fund focuses on three main areas: tackling poverty and deprivation, supporting women, and helping children and youn

Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Education

This fund provides bursaries to help people in Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, and Sanquhar areas of Scotland access training and education. The money helps you gain skills needed to get a job or keep your cur

Research and Development grants

Scottish Enterprise

Ongoing

R&D grants help Scottish companies research and develop new products, processes, or services. You can also use the funding to significantly improve something you already offer. The grants support a ra

Clean Energy Transition Partnership programme (CETP)

Scottish Enterprise

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Clean Energy Transition Partnership programme offers funding for energy research and innovation projects. This is a €3.5 million programme covering 30 countries including Scotland. The money suppo

Strengthening Organisations

National Lottery Community Fund

Ongoing

This grant helps organisations in Scotland that already receive funding from this funder. You can use the money to test new ideas, improve your current work, or grow your organisation. The funding amo

Highlands and Islands funding

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Ongoing

This is not a specific grant but a signpost to funding opportunities. If your business is in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, you should visit the Highlands and Islands Enterprise website. HIE o

Cockaigne Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Cockaigne Fund supports creative musical projects in Scotland. You can get funding for musical research, development, and performances. The fund looks for boundary-pushing and original projects. Y

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

National Lottery Community Fund

Ongoing

The National Lottery Awards for All Scotland funds community projects that bring people together. You can get between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years. The grant helps improve local

NnG (East Lammermuir) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Neart na Gaoithe Community Fund supports activities in the East Lammermuir area of Scotland. The fund is managed by East Lammermuir Community Council. Money goes to projects that match the area's

Scottish Land Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

Ongoing

The Scottish Land Fund helps communities across Scotland buy and manage land and buildings. This funding aims to make communities stronger and more sustainable through land ownership. The grant suppor

Bairdwatson Charitable Trust

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides funding for employment and skills training programmes. The money helps young unemployed people gain new skills. It also supports retraining programmes for une

Blackford Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Public Administration & Defence

The Blackford Community Fund provides funding to benefit residents in the Blackford Community Council area. This area is in Perth & Kinross, Scotland. The fund is charitable and aims to help the local

Great Glen Energy Co-operative Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Great Glen Energy Co-operative Fund comes from profits made by a wind farm in Scotland. The co-operative owns part of the Millennium wind farm near Invergarry. This wind farm has 26 turbines that

Nourish the Nation Summer Food and Activity Programme

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

Sainsbury's Nourish the Nation programme helps tackle food poverty in Scotland. It works with Comic Relief to increase access to holiday food and activity schemes for children. The programme focuses o

The Gateway Exchange Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing

The Gateway Exchange Fund supports activities across Scotland that help people move forward with their lives. The fund aims to empower people who would not otherwise have opportunities to fulfil their

The Spagan Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The Spagan Community Fund supports community projects on the islands of Barra and Vatersay in Scotland. The fund gets its money from a wind turbine owned by the local community company. It has been ru

Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL)

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities

The CREPL Community Fund provides funding for community projects in six specific areas of Scotland. You can apply if you are based in Cree Valley, Kirkcowan, New Luce, Port William, Stoneykirk, or Old