Bank of Scotland Foundation - Empower

The Empower provides unrestricted funding and this year will solely focus on helping charities who support vulnerable groups/people.

Due to open: 1 Dec 2026

Bank of Scotland Foundation - Energise

Energise is a grants programme enabling grassroots charities to grow and support more vulnerable people.

Due to open: 28 Sep 2026

Business Energy Scotland - SME Loan Fund

The SME Loan provides unsecured, interest free loans from for the installation of energy efficient measures such as lighting and heating upgrades, double glazing and insulation.

Cairngorms Trust - Cairngorms Community Led Vision Fund

The fund aims to deliver inclusive community-based activity to meet one or more of the Scottish Government priorities of: tackling the climate emergency; eradicating child poverty; growing the economy; ensuring high quality and sustainable public services

Cairnie Glass Community Trust - Community Grant Fund

This is the main grant fund which Cairnie Glass Community Trust manages. Grants are offered for a range of community activities.

Next deadline: 26 Oct 2026

Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL)

The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development by supporting the charitable activities of community, not-for-profit groups.

Carsphairn Renewable Energy Fund

Supports projects that would benefit the community and assist inhabitants of the parish to continue their learning through further education. Grants should benefit the social, religious and educational life of the community.

Next deadline: 28 Oct 2026

Crossdykes Community Benefit Fund

Supports a wide range of charitable activities providing benefit to the five community council areas of Langholm Ewes & Westerkirk, Lockerbie and District, Middlebie & Waterbeck, Eskdalemuir, and North Milk.

CWP Energy

Provides funding for environmental and eco-friendly community projects to enhance the local area, funding for educational trips and activities for local schools and sponsorship for local events and shows.

ECCAN - GreenLight Fund

Greenlight is designed for small and medium community projects focussed on climate action. It provides seed grant funding to support Edinburgh’s community groups and individuals deliver climate action in the city.