Guide to finding funding
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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.
Next deadline: 26 Feb 2025
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.
Next deadline: 28 Apr 2025
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.
Tullo and Twinshiels Wind Farms Community Benefit Fund
The fund aims to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2025
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.
University of Glasgow - GRID Civic Grant Funds
The GRID Civic Grant Funds have been set up to support communities, and are intended to help local groups make an enduring positive impact for those living, working and learning within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District.
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.
Ventient Energy A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund
The A’Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in one or more of the following community council areas: West Loch Fyne, Dunadd and Lochgilphead.
Next deadline: 25 Apr 2025
Ventient Energy Gordonstown Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford Fund
Supports activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford Community Council areas.