Clothworkers' Foundation - Open Grants Programme

Gives one-off capital grants to UK charities working in a range of areas including substance misuse and addiction; disabilities and mental health; racial inequalities; young&older people facing disadvantage; LGBTQ+ people; prison; homelessness; abuse, etc

Consortium - LGBT+ Fund: Collective Nurture Fund

The aim of this fund is for organisations supporting LGBT+ global majority communities to be well-resourced, sustainable, and equipped to strengthen connections, build resilience, and meet the needs of those who may feel marginalised within the wider LGBT

Creative Scotland - National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations

Supports organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.

Dundee City Council - Equality and Diversity Fund

Community groups can apply for help in funding projects, programs or community events within the city which help: Eliminate discrimination, Advance equality of opportunity and Promote good relations across the range of protected characteristics.

East Ayrshire Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

The Fife Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports and Services has funding available to support projects working with young people aged 5-24 (up to 26 if care experienced) and their parents or carers.

Next deadline: 24 Nov 2025

Faith in Community Scotland - Faithful Welcome Small Grants

Small grants to support work with refugees and asylum seekers across Scotland.

Fife Council - Local Community Planning

Support projects which meet some of the priorities of your local area’s community plan Local Community Plans. Priorities include improvements to community facilities, employment initiatives, and supporting vulnerable groups.

Fife Council - Settlement Trusts

The Council has a number of settlement trusts which support projects under a wide range of categories including education, arts, local communities and the environment.

Fife Council - Special Projects Scheme

One-off grants for voluntary organisations whose work complements the work of Social Work Services. Particular attention will be given to groups operating within priority areas or serving priority groups within the terms of Fife Council Policies.

Gannochy Trust

The Gannochy Trust provides funding to registered charities, primarily working in Perth and Kinross, but also to inspire and develop young people throughout Scotland.

Next deadline: 9 Jan 2026