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

Highlands and Islands Community Climate Action Fund

Small grants are available to kickstart a climate action project in your community or carry out community engagement around climate change.

Due to open: 1 Nov 2026

Soirbheas - Tier 2 and 3 Grants

Soirbheas provide grants mostly funded by the Corrimony windfarm. The beneficiaries of projects must be resident in the Glen Urquhart or Strathglass Community Council areas.

Next deadline: 14 Oct 2026

SSE - Hydro Community Fund

This new community fund is open to projects that support residents in the community council areas which proudly host SSE's hydro assets.

Next deadline: 10 Dec 2026

The Northwood Charitable Trust

The Trust provides financial support to charitable organisations that work to make communities better and more supportive places for people to live, work and prosper.

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: 10 Dec 2026