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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

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 2 days ago

Business Energy Scotland - SME Loan Fund

The SME Loan provides unsecured, interest free loans from for the installation of energy efficient measures such as lighting and heating upgrades, double glazing and insulation.

Last reviewed 19 days ago

Currently closed funds

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 2 months ago

Scottish Government - The Ecosystem Fund

The Ecosystem Fund provides grants to organisations that are driving entrepreneurial growth and innovation across Scotland.

Last reviewed about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 3 months ago

The Scottish Government - Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS)

The scheme offers funding to ensure agritourism businesses have access to capital support to allow them to carry out capital investment(s) that will help deliver this.

Last reviewed 2 days 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 7 days ago

The Scottish Veterans Fund

The Scottish Veterans Fund (SVF) has a broad remit to support projects that benefit ex-Service personnel and their families in Scotland.

Last reviewed 7 days ago

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 16 days ago

The Scottish Government - Just Transition Fund

The Just Transition Fund supports projects in the North East and Moray which contribute towards the region’s transition to net zero.

Last reviewed 16 days ago

Marine Fund Scotland

The funding can support eligible individuals, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver projects which contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting coastal communities.

Last reviewed about 2 months ago

The Scottish Government - Childcare Support Fund

Funds short-term, flexible childcare through registered childcare providers, to support low income families living in, or at risk of, poverty at key times when childcare costs create financial pressure or are a barrier to employment, training or learning.

Last reviewed 16 days ago

The Scottish Government - Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund

A fund for charities to deliver help that is tailored to the specific needs of families living in poverty or at risk of poverty. This will help them connect with the services and support in their communities that can make a difference.

Last reviewed 16 days ago

The Scottish Government - Global Solidarity Fund

The Fund aims to strengthen an informed, engaged and active global citizenship community in Scotland. It supports organisations and communities to work in partnership with counterparts in the Global South

Last reviewed about 1 month ago

The Scottish Government - Antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention community engagement fund

This grant provides funding for third-sector organisations to engage with communities to support the development of infection prevention and antimicrobial resistance strategies.

Last reviewed about 2 months ago