National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

Funding

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

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 communities across Scotland. You can apply at any time as there are no set deadlines. The funding comes from National Lottery money. Projects should focus on bringing people together and making positive changes in your area. This is a rolling programme so you do not need to wait for specific opening dates.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Projects must last up to 2 years
  • Must bring people together
  • Must improve communities
Who is this for?

This grant is for community groups and organisations in Scotland running projects that bring people together. Your project should improve your local community and last no more than 2 years.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

47,703

Typical award

£18,689

Most awards

£9,986 to £20,000

Most funded region

London

12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.

Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).

This funder has made 47,703 awards with a typical award of £18,689. Would you qualify?

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Full details from National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Scotland that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

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Last updated: 15 August 2026