Big Issue Invest

Provides social investment and loan finance to social enterprises, social ventures and third sector organisations in Scotland.

Blackhill Windfarm Community Fund Ltd

Funds applications which benefit the residents of the Community Council areas of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl & Preston, Duns, Gavinton, Fogo & Preston, and Lammermuir.

Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026

Buccleuch Charitable Foundation

The Foundation supports a wide range of organisations including supporting arts, sport, heritage, health, welfare and youth work.

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

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.

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: 26 Jan 2026

East Dunbartonshire Council - Community Grants Scheme

You can apply for a grant for a wide range of purposes as long as it is not for profit and brings benefits to the residents of East Dunbartonshire. Applications for grants are assessed against the Local Outcome Improvement Plan.

Next deadline: 9 Jan 2026

Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund

Funding available in Falkirk to support a range of organisations deliver community-based projects to address local mental health and wellbeing needs.

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.

Focus Foundation

Support projects that fall under the themes: underprivileged children and young people; mental health charities and initiatives; and charitable or community projects.

Next deadline: 2 Mar 2026