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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

The application process for the September 2026 meeting of the Trustees are now open and will remain so until the number of applications has reached capacity.

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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