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Recently opened funds
FCC Scottish Action Fund
The FCC Scottish Action Fund offers funding to projects through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. The objectives are to fund environmentally-friendly projects which meet a proven community need, offer value for money and are sustainable.
Opened: 18 Sep 2024
Next deadline: 4 Dec 2024
Cash4Clubs
Grants of £2,000 (€2,000 in Ireland) are available this autumn for community organisations working with adults from under-represented communities, delivering sport or physical activity for social purpose.
Opened: 12 Sep 2024
Next deadline: 12 Nov 2024
Western Isles Development Trust - Small Projects Fund
The purpose of the trust is to support the regeneration and development of the Outer Hebrides through disbursement of Community Benefit secured from the local deployment of Renewable Energy installations.
Opened: 3 Sep 2024
The Leathersellers’ Small Grants Programme
The small grants programme supports small charities providing vital services to the most vulnerable members of our community.
Opened: 2 Sep 2024
Unity Trust Bank - Unity Impact Grant
Three £5,000 grants are available for diverse charitable activities.
Opened: 2 Sep 2024
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2024
Corra Foundation - Local Support Fund Micro Grants
The Local Support Fund Micro Grants is focused on small community-based groups which deliver frontline services to support people who use or used drugs, people in recovery and families affected by someone else’s drug use.
Opened: 14 Aug 2024
Next deadline: 2 Oct 2024
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector. Our mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland.
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