Foundation Scotland
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Charity registered in Scotland SC022910
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15 Calton Road,
Edinburgh,
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Currently open funds
Clashindarroch Wind Farm Covid-19 Emergency Fund
Supporting projects in the community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap O Noth, and Cabrach that are providing help to vulnerable people in difficulty due to the pandemic, or organisations that are facing losses.
Foundation Scotland - Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund
This Fund provides bursaries to residents of Community Council areas in Caithness to access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy.
Foundation Scotland - Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Dailly)
Supports projects located within or directly benefiting the community area of Dailly. It supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of Dailly.
Next deadline: 17 Jul 2023
Ventient Energy Gordonstown Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford)
Supports charitable activity that will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. They prefer to fund the purchase of capital items or projects.
Foundation Scotland - Barr Community Fund
Supports projects located within or directly benefiting the community council area of Barr. It supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of Barr.
Next deadline: 14 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Longpark Wind Farm Community Fund
The fund benefits projects in the Community Council area of the Parish of Stow in the Scottish Borders which: Enhance quality of life for local residents; Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; Promote community activity.
Next deadline: 26 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Ventient Energy Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund
The overall aims of the fund are to support activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. Supports projects within 15km of the wind farm.
Next deadline: 16 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - Kinross-shire Fund
The Kinross-shire Fund is dedicated to helping make Kinross-shire a better place to live. Priorities are: community events; community information & transport; community welfare; physical amenities; recreational facilities; care of the elderly.
Next deadline: 10 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Fund
Supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of Pinwherry and Pinmore.
Next deadline: 7 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund
Benefits those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of Glenorchy and Innishail (Eredine only), Inveraray, Furnace, and by Dalavich Improvement Group. It supports charitable activities than enhance the local community.
Next deadline: 2 Oct 2023
Foundation Scotland - Blackford Community Fund
Blackford Community Fund is a charitable fund to benefit residents of Blackford in Perth & Kinross. It aims to promote community spirit, enhance quality of life and promote people's well-being and foster a vibrant sustainable community.
Next deadline: 30 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund
Supports charitable activities or services of benefit to those living in the following Community Council areas in Caithness: Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2023
Foundation Scotland - Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund
Supports projects which will support positive change and strategic impact in the community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap O Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association.
Next deadline: 4 Sep 2023
Foundation Scotland - EON Rosehall Community Fund
The Fund benefits the Community Council areas of Ardgay & District; Creich; and Lairg within the County of Sutherland. It aims to invest in activities and initiatives that help build a vibrant local economy and support and encourage thriving communities.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2023
Foundation Scotland - Cambusbarron Community Fund
The Cambusbarron Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in the Cambusbarron Community Council area in Stirling. Applications should usually be linked to priorities identified in the Cambusbarron Community Action Plan.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2023
Foundation Scotland - Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Fund (Latheron, Lybster & Clyth)
This Fund supports charitable activities or services that benefit people living in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness.
Next deadline: 15 Nov 2023
Foundation Scotland - Old Luce Community Fund
Supports projects located within or directly benefiting the Old Luce Community Council area, including the communities of Glenluce, Dunragit and Auchenmalg. Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities.
Next deadline: 11 Aug 2023
Ventient Energy A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund
The A’Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in one or more of the following community council areas: West Loch Fyne, Dunadd and Lochgilphead.
Next deadline: 8 Sep 2023
Ventient Energy Gordonstown Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford Fund
Supports activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford Community Council areas.
Foundation Scotland - Baillie Gifford Grassroots Sports
The Grassroots Sports fund aims to improve the quality and participation in sport for all, remove barriers to participation, and improve sustainability.
Foundation Scotland - Baillie Gifford Grants Programme
The fund aims to support local organisations working to address food insecurity and social isolation. Priority will go to projects benefitting the most vulnerable groups, including children and families on low incomes, veterans, people with disabilities
Next deadline: 5 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Investing in Enterprise Fund
The Investing in Enterprise Fund offers blended grant and loan investment to social enterprises, community organisations and charities. Investment can be used for capital expenditure, asset acquisition and business growth.
Foundation Scotland - Carrick Futures
The fund primarily supports projects located within or directly benefiting one or more of the six community council areas of Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Pinmore & Pinwherry and Girvan & District.
Next deadline: 7 Aug 2023
Foundation Scotland - Mary Janet King Fund
Supports community groups working with young people in arts and music. They are particularly interested in projects which are helping young people to take up music. Priority will be given to grassroots organisations.
Foundation Scotland - Greencoat Drone Hill Community Fund
Funds community and charitable projects in four community council areas. Grants are available for projects which enhance quality of life, contribute to a vibrant community and promote community spirit.
Next deadline: 10 Sep 2023
Foundation Scotland - Denny & District Community Fund
The Denny & District Community Fund is a charitable fund to benefit residents of the areas served by the Denny & District Community Council in the Falkirk Council area. It supports a range of community-led activity.
Next deadline: 20 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Stroupster Community Fund
The Fund will principally benefit the residents of the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area and aims to support a wide range of charitable projects.
Next deadline: 15 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Halkirk & District)
This Fund supports charitable activities or services that benefit people living in the Community Council area of Halkirk & District in Caithness.
Next deadline: 15 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Achlachan Wind Farm Fund
The Fund supports community activity and development by supporting constituted, not-for-profit groups operating in the Halkirk District Community Council area. Priority will be given to projects within a four kilometre radius of the Achlachan Wind Farm.
Next deadline: 15 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Blackcraig Community Fund
Supports community focused projects located within or directly benefiting people in the a number of community council areas near the Blackcraig wind farm in Dumfries & Galloway.
Next deadline: 19 Sep 2023
Foundation Scotland - EDF Energy Renewables (EDF-ER) Corriemoillie Strathpeffer
Supports projects which support positive change and strategic impact that will benefit people living in the community council area of Strathpeffer.
Next deadline: 13 Sep 2023
Foundation Scotland - Lairg Windfarm Community Fund
This Fund supports charitable activities of benefit to those living within the Lairg Community Council area.
Foundation Scotland - Burnhead Moss Community Fund (Limerigg & Slamannan)
Supports community projects benefiting those living in Limerigg and Slamannan. Provides grants to projects that enhance quality of life for local residents, contribute to vibrant, health, sustainable communities and promote community spirit.
Foundation Scotland - Blackridge Community Fund
The Blackridge Community Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Blackridge area that provide activities or services which enhance quality of life, contribute to vibrant communities, and promote community spirit.
Next deadline: 15 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Burnfoot Hill (Clackmannanshire)
Benefits the Community Council areas of Alva, Dollar and Tillicoultry in Clackmannanshire and Blackford and the hamlet of Glendevon in Perth and Kinross. Specific priorities depend on the area.
Next deadline: 1 Aug 2023
Foundation Scotland - Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin (CDG) Community Fund
Supports community projects benefiting those living in Douglas (incorporating Glespin and surrounding areas) and/or Coalburn community council areas.
Next deadline: 23 Aug 2023
Foundation Scotland - RWE Lochelbank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Supports activity in the community councils of Glenfarg and Bridge of Earn. Priorities are enhancing quality of life of local residents, promoting community spirit, and creating vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities.
Next deadline: 20 Jun 2023
Ventient Energy Gordonstown Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford
Support activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit.
Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Community Fund (Contin)
The Fund will support projects which will support positive change and strategic impact to people living in the community council area of Contin, including Jamestown and Tarvie.
Next deadline: 28 Aug 2023
Foundation Scotland - EDF Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education and Training Fund
The Fund will support local people with education and training or apprenticeship opportunities and contribute to creating job opportunities in the local areas of Contin; Garve and District; Lochbroom; Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon; and Strathpeffer.
Next deadline: 5 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - David and Averil Macdonald Fund
The David and Averil Macdonald fund was set up to support charitable activity supporting communities in Islay, Tain, Elgin and Livingston.
Foundation Scotland - Kildrummy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Funds projects within the area covered by Donside Community Council. The aim is to encourage and enable the economic, social and environmental development to support sustainability and help the area to continue to develop.
Next deadline: 28 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - SSE Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund
Funds community and charitable projects in 12 community council areas. Grants are available for projects which enhance quality of life, contribute to a vibrant community and promote community spirit.
Next deadline: 7 Jul 2023
Foundation Scotland - Victoria League Scotland (VLS) Trust
Funds projects which focus on supporting overseas students in Scotland, and which help build positive relationships between different cultural groups.
Foundation Scotland - Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Supports community projects benefiting those living in the areas covered by the Community Councils of: Ettrick & Yarrow, Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk & Midlem and Upper Teviotdale & Borthwick Water.
Next deadline: 16 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Watten Wind Farm Trust
The Watten Windfarm Charitable Trust supports charitable activities that benefit the Watten community. It funds a range of areas including community activity, improving broadband connections, and improving the opportunities of local residents.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust
The Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Tannach and District area that provide activities which promote community spirit, bring people together, enhance quality of life, promote people’s well-being and foster a vibrant community.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2023
Foundation Scotland - Falck Auchrobert Community Fund
The Auchrobert Community Fund is funded by Falck Renewables and supports projects located within or directly benefiting the area of Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill and Boghead.
Next deadline: 13 Jun 2023
Currently closed funds
Crown Estate Scotland - Community Capacity Grants Programme
Provides early stage financial support for community enterprise projects that contribute to local regeneration and sustainable development and, ultimately, help create great places to live, work and visit.
Foundation Scotland - Scotch Whisky Action Fund
The Fund will support and develop a range of projects which deliver targeted interventions designed to tackle alcohol-related harms across three themes: young people (aged under 18); families; communities.
Foundation Scotland - Falkirk Community Schools 2008 Fund
The Falkirk Community Schools 2008 Fund aims to improve the lives of communities in the Falkirk Local Authority area through access to education and recreation opportunities.
Foundation Scotland - The Queensberry Trust
The trust funds originate from the winding up the Queensberry House Hospital in Edinburgh which closed in 1996. The Trust supports projects based in Edinburgh providing support to the elderly.
Martin Currie Community Partnership Programme
Supports registered charities and constituted community groups focused on two themes: The promotion of diversity and inclusion; and Social and environmental sustainability.
Foundation Scotland - Sir George Earle Benevolent Fund Grant Programme
The Sir George Earle Benevolent Fund grant programme is Scotland wide and is seeking applications from projects supporting older people facing loneliness and isolation.
PF Charitable Trust
The PF Charitable Trust's funding policy is to support work at community level. Projects must meet one or more of the following priorities: Disability; Health; Children and Families; Youth work; Elderly.
Foundation Scotland - Baillie Gifford International Fund
This fund is aimed at supporting registered charities who are working in International Aid Development to deliver their work. Grants of up to £10,000 are available for projects working in the areas of Education, Health, and Homelessness outside of the UK.
Foundation Scotland - Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund
Benefits renewable energy and environmental sustainability projects working within the boundaries of the local authority areas of Aberdeenshire and/or the City of Aberdeen.