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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Aberdeenshire Council

Currently open funds

Aberdeenshire Educational Trust

Awards grants to individuals, schools and organisations to help with the cost of school trips, further education and funding for sports clubs and facilities for those in the former County of Aberdeenshire.

Last reviewed 3 months ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Garioch Area Funding

Support projects which promote the development of community-based initiatives and help local groups to meet the needs of their communities and tap into talent and resources that exist throughout the area. Communities across Garioch can apply.

Last reviewed about 1 month ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Community Resilience Fund

The Aberdeenshire Community Resilience Fund is for community or resilience groups seeking funding to support community resilience in connection with vulnerability and resilience in emergency events.

Last reviewed about 2 months ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Formartine Area Committee Budget

The purpose of the Area Committee Budget is to enhance local service delivery. It supports proposals in line with the priorities in the Area Community Plan.

Last reviewed about 2 months ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee Budget

Provides ‘top up’ to other funding sources in cases where otherwise there would be inadequate funding to allow something to happen. Supports projects in the Kincardine and Mearns area.

Next deadline: 28 Feb 2025

Last reviewed 21 days ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Marr Area Committee Small Grants Scheme

The purpose of this budget is to enable the Committee to respond to local issues and needs. Projects which enhance local service delivery and particularly the appearance and level of maintenance of towns and villages will be given preference.

Last reviewed 29 days ago

Currently closed funds

Aberdeenshire Council - Food Growing and Green Spaces Initiative Fund

The aim of the Banff and Buchan Area Food Growing and Green Spaces Initiative Fund is to use the area committee budget to create food growing spaces, address communities' needs and encourage interest and development of these spaces.

Last reviewed 3 months ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Banff and Buchan Area Initiatives Fund

Communities across Banff and Buchan can apply for the Banff and Buchan Area Initiatives Fund. It provides funding for projects such as improvements to towns or volunteering schemes.

Last reviewed 3 months ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Community Food Fund

The Community Food Fund is intended to support local projects that promote the availability of good quality, affordable food in communities

Last reviewed about 2 months ago

Aberdeenshire Youth Music Initiative

Funding for music activities for young people in Aberdeenshire.

Last reviewed 2 months ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Kincardineshire Educational Trust

The Trust awards grants to individuals, schools and organisations to support educational projects in the Kincardine and Mearns area.

Last reviewed 1 day ago

Aberdeenshire Council - Marr Area Committee Large Grant Scheme

The fund is available to community organisations in the Marr Area for projects which aim to help improve local communities.

Last reviewed 5 days ago

Aberdeenshire Rural Communities Challenge Fund

Funding is available for community groups, charities, public sector organisations and cooperatives throughout Aberdeenshire (excluding the Cairngorms area) and can fund specific activities aimed at benefitting rural communities in the region.

Last reviewed 3 months ago

Aberdeenshire Coastal Communities Challenge Fund

The Coastal Communities Challenge Fund (CCCF) supports community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses on Aberdeenshire’s coastline and can fund a range of activities with positive economic, social or environmental impacts.

Last reviewed 3 months ago