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    Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

    Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

    The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

    The Scottish Government

    Currently open funds

    Scottish Government - The Ecosystem Fund

    The Ecosystem Fund provides grants up to £40,000 to organisations that are driving entrepreneurial growth and innovation across Scotland.

    Next deadline: 20 May 2025

    Last reviewed 5 days ago

    Scotland's Heat Network Fund

    Scotland’s Heat Network Fund (SHNF) offers grants to businesses and organisation to install district and communal heat systems, with a focus on low emission systems

    Last reviewed 8 months ago

    Business Energy Scotland - SME Loan Fund

    Funded by the Scottish Government, this scheme aims to support charities and not-for-profit organisations that are looking to reduce costs through improved energy, material resource and water efficiency.

    Last reviewed 3 months ago

    Currently closed funds

    The Scottish Government - Climate Engagement Fund

    Funding for climate engagement to build understanding of the climate emergency across communities in Scotland, both geographic and communities of interest.

    Last reviewed 14 days ago

    CivTech

    CivTech is a Scottish Government programme that brings people from the public, private and third sectors together to build things that make the world a better place.

    Last reviewed 28 days ago

    The Scottish Government - Just Transition Fund

    The Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund supports eco friendly sustainable projects across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

    Last reviewed about 2 months ago

    The Scottish Government - Regeneration Capital Grant Fund

    The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, delivered in partnership with COSLA and local government, supports locally developed regeneration projects that involve local communities, helping to support and create jobs and build sustainable communities.

    Last reviewed 3 months ago

    The Scottish Government - Social Enterprise Just Transition Fund

    The Social Enterprise Just Transition Fund aims to finance organisations, businesses, communities and individuals to transition to net zero, creating jobs in low carbon industries and contributing to the region’s future prosperity.

    Last reviewed 3 months ago

    The Scottish Government - Victim Surcharge Fund

    Organisations that support victims of crime can apply for support from a fund financed by penalties imposed on all offenders who receive a court fine.

    Last reviewed 4 months ago

    The Scottish Government - Scottish Connections Fund

    The Scottish Connections Fund offers funding to organisations to set up new projects to promote Scotland’s reputation and interests.

    Last reviewed 2 months ago

    The Scottish Government - Fairer Workplaces Fund

    The Fairer Workplaces Fund offers grant funding to deliver new projects that support flexible working practices and improve diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) within the workplace.

    Last reviewed 3 months ago

    Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

    The Fund’s aim is to support communities, enabling them to create the conditions for good mental health and wellbeing at a population level whilst ensuring access to a range of support to match their needs.

    Last reviewed 3 months ago