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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.

    Details

    The ASFT Fund has been established to support organisations across Scotland, awarding grants of up to £15,000 for one year.

    Your project must meet at least one of the specific fund priorities below (please note it does not strengthen your application to meet as many of the themes and corresponding listed areas of support as possible. Therefore, stay focused and don't dilute your request by appearing to spread yourself across multiple causes):

    • Educational and learning projects, particularly those that support disabled children or outdoor education.
    • Creative and performance arts.
    • Responding to the effects of poor physical and mental health, and poverty.
    • Older people.
    • Increasing participation in sport.

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    Geographical areas funded: Scotland

    Fund type

    Type of funding:
    Grant
    Type of cost:
    Revenue

    Fund award sizes

    Maximum:
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    Annually awarded:
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    Notes on award amounts:
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    Who can apply

    • Registered charities
    • Constituted voluntary and community organisations
    • Community companies e.g. companies limited by guarantee, community benefit societies or Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations
    • Community Interest Companies are eligible to apply if they meet the fund's minimum governance standards[see website]
    Maximum annual income:
    £350,000

    When to apply

    Now open. Apply by 7 August 2025.

    Next deadline: 7 Aug 2025

    How to apply

    Apply via Foundation Scotland's website.

    Contact information

    Exclusions

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    Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

    Beneficiaries funded: Children People in poverty Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Young people

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    Last reviewed 21 days ago

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