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Spindrift
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Deadline
Round closed
Location
Scotland
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
Spindrift is a grant from Foundation Scotland. It funds projects that support local food systems, nature recovery, and climate resilience. Your project should help communities access good food or build environmental skills and knowledge. The grant is open to projects based in Scotland.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Project must focus on local food systems, nature recovery, or climate resilience
- Project must be based in or benefit communities in Scotland
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for projects in Scotland that strengthen local food systems, support nature recovery, or build climate resilience. It suits community groups, charities, and organisations working on food access or environmental projects. It is not aimed at businesses with purely commercial goals.
Sectors
Regions
Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.
Awards published
8,598
Typical award
£1,500
Most awards
£500 to £5,000
Most funded region
Scotland
3,547 awards in 2025, up from 2,326 the year before.
Recent awards include Time To Heal (£5,000, 2025), Glenrothes & District Foodbank Community Project (£4,700, 2025) and Heathhall Community Council (£4,000, 2025).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
Full details from Foundation Scotland
Spindrift believes that thriving communities are built on access to good food, a healthy natural environment, and the knowledge and skills to sustain both. The fund will support projects that focus on strengthening local food systems, nature recovery, and climate resilience.
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