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The Royal Countryside Fund - Supporting Rural Communities
The Prince’s Countryside Fund provides grants for projects from across the UK which are working to create resilient rural communities. They are seeking community-led projects that address the challenges facing their rural area.
Opened: 10 Jan 2025
Due to open: 10 Jan 2025
The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund
The Fund is provided for the benefit of the environment, and for people living within the Fossoway and District and Muckhart Community Council areas.
Next deadline: 7 Jun 2025
The Scottish Football Partnership Trust
Applications are invited from any football organisation, from senior clubs in the Scottish Premier League to children’s teams competing at a local level.
The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust
Not-for-profit community projects can apply for up to 50% of the costs of an electricity connection within the Scottish Hydro-Electric Distribution area, particularly those in rural areas.
The Shackleton Foundation
The Shackleton Foundation provides seed-funding to inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people.
The Tree Council - Branching Out Fund
The Tree Council has funds available to assist schools and community groups proposing to undertake well-planned tree planting projects during National Tree Week.
Next deadline: 1 Dec 2024
The Weir Charitable Trust
This fund supports services/projects, run by Scottish-based community groups and small charities, in the following qualifying categories: sport, recreational activities, animal welfare, health and culture.
Next deadline: 28 Feb 2025
Triodos Bank - Crowdfunding
Triodos Crowdfunding helps charities, social enterprises and community groups connect directly with investors to raise finance.
University of Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme
The aims of the Edinburgh Micro-grant Scheme are to: Bring value to new or existing partnerships between the University and local communities; and Have a positive social impact.
Vegware - Community Fund
Offers small grants to non-profit sustainability projects. The fund is intended to contribute to core running costs and act as a basis from which to either focus on their chosen task, or apply for project grants.