Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Granite Heart
Offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Barcapel Foundation Limited
The Barcapel Foundation provides financial assistance mainly to organisations that have Registered Charitable Status. The three priority areas of funding are health, heritage and youth.
Foundation Scotland - the Gateway Exchange Fund
The Gateway Exchange Fund seeks applications which are in line with the spirit of creating innovative solutions to situations which challenge an individual’s sense of worth and identity.
Next deadline: 5 Jan 2026
The Nuffield Foundation - Research, Development and Analysis Fund
Grants will advance educational opportunity and social well-being across the UK and will improve the design and operation of social policy, especially in education, welfare and justice.
The Nuffield Foundation - Racial Diversity UK Fund
Research funding to understand the barriers and pathways to a racially just and inclusive society.
Lintel Trust - Small Grants Fund
Lintel Trust provides support for projects helping people to maintain their tenancies, improve their lives and engage and participate fully in community life.
Due to open: 7 Jan 2026
The Wildlife Trusts - Green Community Grants
The Green Community Grants Programme offers one-year flexible funding for not-for-profit groups in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million.
Kristina Martin Charitable Trust
The Trust's aim is to champion mental well-being for all. They provide grants to UK registered charities whose work supports those with mental health issues and provides support and activities.
Due to open: 1 Nov 2025
The Veterans' Foundation Grant
Supports charities and organisations that provide assistance to serving and former members of the armed forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families.
Next deadline: 12 Jan 2026
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: 2 Feb 2026