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Grants are distributed twice a year with the sole purpose of improving the lives of others through charitable donations in and around Scotland, and where possible on a global scale.

They focus on five core funding priorities:

• the advancement of education
• the prevention or relief of poverty
• the advancement of health and saving of lives
• the advancement of art, heritage, science and culture
• the advancement of public participation in sports.

The Fund offers support through three categories: Major grant donations, Annual donations and Value engineering (non-financial support for capital build projects).

Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters

Geographical areas funded: Scotland Overseas

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant, Other resources

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Average:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Registered charities.

When to apply

Currently closed. The Mickel Fund Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications, in March and September. Application deadlines are normally at least one month before the meeting. The application process will re-open on 19th September 2025.

How to apply

Apply online via the Mickel Fund's website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Animal welfare Arts and culture Education and training General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Research

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Children Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Homeless or badly housed People in poverty Older people Ill-health Young people Veterans and armed forces personnel

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