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 401 live grants available in Scotland, with deadlines ranging from 2 October 2026 to 30 September 2030.
Checked daily. Last updated 1 October 2026.
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Community Voice Clackmannanshire: Employment that can lift people out of poverty
Foundation Scotland
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 approach to help people move out of poverty through employment. It looks for innovative solutions that can build a local approach to job creation. The funding aims to help people not just find work, but thrive in their careers. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. The fund appears to operate on a rolling basis. It focuses specifically on Clackmannanshire in Scotland.
Investment funding
Scottish Enterprise
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 what types of investment they can help you access. This appears to be a service that connects businesses with various funding sources rather than a specific grant programme. No deadline is mentioned, suggesting it may be an ongoing service. You should enquire directly to understand what funding options might be available for your business.
Middle Balbeggie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund
Foundation Scotland
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 fund covers education and training costs but the exact amounts available are not specified. There are no set deadlines so you can apply at any time. The fund appears to operate on a rolling basis throughout the year. You can use the money for various types of study or training courses. No match funding requirements are mentioned.
Old Luce Community Fund
Foundation Scotland
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, ScottishPower Renewables, and others. You can apply for funding throughout the year as there are no set deadlines. The fund covers projects in the Old Luce area of Scotland. Funding amounts are not specified and depend on your project. You need to be working on something that benefits the local community. The money comes from wind farms that operate in the area.
The Beinneun Community Fund
Foundation Scotland
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 areas. This includes the Glenmoriston area too. The fund is open to charities and public sector organisations. No funding amounts are specified in the available information. There are no set deadlines, so you can apply at any time. The fund appears to operate on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
This scheme funds energy-related projects that help people across England, Scotland, and Wales. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, co-operative societies, and community benefit societies can apply. Your project must meet the scheme's priorities, though these are not listed in detail here.
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Create free accountPlug-in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant
Department for Transport
This grant helps cover the cost of buying a plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle. You can get up to £2,500 off the price of an eligible vehicle. The vehicle must cost £50,000 or less. The grant is available across the UK until 6 April 2027.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Scottish Enterprise
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 works in your business for 1-3 years on the project. The government covers most of the costs including the graduate's salary. You get access to university expertise and research facilities. This is available to businesses across Scotland. Applications are accepted throughout the year. You need to find an academic partner before applying.
See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer PartnershipCITB Grants - Apprenticeship Grants
CITB
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 apprenticeship programmes to develop new talent in construction.
See all 2 rounds of CITB GrantsOpen UK-wide
A further 224 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in Scotland can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.
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Material Focus - Electricals Recycling Fund
Material Focus
The Electricals Recycling Fund helps organisations improve electrical waste recycling and reuse. Material Focus provides this annual funding to stop electrical items being hoarded or thrown away. Since 2020, they have worked with over 100 local authorities and businesses. The fund supports projects that encourage people to recycle electrical items properly. You can use the money for campaigns, collection schemes, or education programmes. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Frontier AI Discovery
Innovate UK
Frontier AI Discovery is a grant programme from Innovate UK focused on artificial intelligence research and development. The funding amount has not been specified. This appears to be a rolling programme with no fixed deadline. Eligibility criteria have not been detailed in the available information. The grant is available across the UK, with particular focus on England. You would likely use this funding for AI research projects or developing new AI technologies. More details about application requirements and funding amounts would need to be confirmed directly with Innovate UK.
LandAid - Young Futures Fund
LandAid
The Young Futures Fund provides grants to organisations helping young people at risk of homelessness. The fund supports projects that increase access to safe and affordable housing. It also funds support services to help young people keep their homes and live independently. The fund is available in North West England. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified. You need to be an organisation working with homeless or at-risk young people to apply.
Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants
Benefact Trust
The Benefact Trust Community Impact Grants support Christian organisations in North West England. The grants fund projects that make a positive difference to lives and communities. You must be a Christian organisation to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling programme with no set deadlines. You can use the money for community projects that transform lives. The exact application process and eligibility requirements are not detailed in the current information.
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
The Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund provides up to £1,000 for organisations in Middleton to run summer holiday activities for children and young people in 2026. The fund aims to support enriching and fun holiday provision during the summer break. You can use the money to provide engaging, safe activities for local children. This is specifically for organisations based in Middleton in North West England. The deadline appears to be rolling, so you can apply when ready. The minimum funding amount is not specified.
True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants
True Colours Trust
Up to £10,000 for UK projects supporting disabled children and young people, those with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 1
Innovate UK
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses work with universities on innovation projects. A graduate works in your business for 1-3 years to complete a specific project. The government pays most of the graduate's salary and university costs. Your business must contribute to the project costs. This is a national UK scheme with rolling applications. You can apply throughout the year. The partnership helps you access university expertise and develop new products or processes.
See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer PartnershipFuture Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
Innovate UK Business Connect
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects. This funding comes from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The money is specifically for developing future leaders in research and innovation. This is Round 11 of the Future Leaders Fellowships programme. The deadline is 4 November 2026. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply. The funding range for individual projects is not specified.
See all 2 rounds of Future Leaders FellowshipsRead 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.