Spindrift
Funding
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Location
Scotland
Applications
Rolling (always open)
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.
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 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.
Regions
Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.
Awards published
22,174
Typical award
£2,000
Most awards
£1,000 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).
This funder has made 22,174 awards with a typical award of £2,000. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Foundation Scotland
We believe that thriving communities are built on access to good food, a healthy natural environment, and the knowledge and skills to sustain both. We will support projects that focus on strengthening local food systems, nature recovery, and climate resilience.
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