Grants in Scotland

This grant helps you buy a wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 towards the cost. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less to qualify. The grant is designed to help disabled passengers

The Scottish Government is offering £20 million to help charities support families across Scotland. Up to 10 organisations or partnerships will share this funding for 2026/27. You can use the money to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme provides funding for energy-related projects. You can apply if you are a registered charity, community interest company, co-operative society, or community

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 National Lottery Open Fund supports creative organisations in Scotland. You can get funding for specific projects, productions, programmes of creative work, or research and development. This is on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This fund helps improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural and island areas of Scotland. The funding targets areas that are less likely to get private investment for EV charging points.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

This grant helps Scottish organisations install electric vehicle charging points. The Energy Saving Trust provides funding to support the uptake of electric vehicles across Scotland. You can use the m

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

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

The Zero Emission Bus Market Transition Scheme helps bus operators in Scotland replace their vehicles with zero emission buses. The scheme is run by the Energy Saving Trust. You can apply if you opera

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

This fund helps tourism businesses in Scotland install electric vehicle charging points. The funding supports tourism recovery and helps Scotland reach net zero goals. Tourism businesses across Scotla

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 &

The People's Postcode Trust gives money to local good causes across Scotland. The funding comes from postcode lottery players. You can apply if you are a community group or charity in Scotland. The gr

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

CITB offers grants to construction employers who want to develop solutions for industry challenges. The funding supports innovative approaches to workforce problems across the UK construction sector.

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

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

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

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,

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

The Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund helps partners and collaborators switch to zero emission buses. The fund is managed by Energy Saving Trust. You can apply if you work with bus services in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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