Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Crown Estate Scotland - Community Capacity Grants Programme
Provides early stage financial support for community enterprise projects that contribute to local regeneration and sustainable development and, ultimately, help create great places to live, work and visit.
Next deadline: 29 Sep 2025
Crown Estate Scotland - Environment Grants
This programme provides funding to Crown Estate Scotland tenants for projects which can deliver demonstrable environmental benefits within 18 months of award of funds.
Next deadline: 27 Oct 2025
Charles Hayward Foundation - Social & Criminal Justice - Main Grants
Funds activities which prevent people entering the criminal justice system and support those already in the system to move on and rebuild their lives.
Charles Hayward Foundation - Overseas - Main Grants
Funds projects that improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth Countries of Africa.
East Ayrshire Council - Community Grants to Local Organisations
East Ayrshire Council offers a wide range of grants to voluntary organisations. Grants are intended to provide or maintain cultural, social, welfare, recreational or sporting facilities or to promote these activities.
Global’s Make Some Noise
Global’s Make Some Noise funds life changing projects delivered by small charities, making a real difference in communities across the UK. They're here to make sure nobody has to face life’s toughest challenges alone.
Next deadline: 14 Oct 2025
Inspiring Scotland - Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme
The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme will support small community groups in rural and remote areas to develop and deliver local outdoor play opportunities.
Next deadline: 26 Sep 2025
Granite Heart
Offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Glasgow City Council - Green Business Grant
Green Business Grants are non-repayable grants of up to £10,000 to reduce energy bills and help businesses make progress towards net zero carbon emissions.
Next deadline: 20 Nov 2025
Todhill Wind Farm Community Fund (Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood)
The fund provides grants that preserve and develop the area of Larbert, Stenhousemuir & Torwood as a great, friendly place to live, supporting activity that improves the look and feel of the area, brings people together and enhances the community.