SIB - Recovery Loan Fund

The Recovery Loan Fund is for UK charities and social enterprises who are improving people’s lives, or the environment they live in. It is designed to support access to finance for UK small business as they look to invest and grow.

SSE - Drumderg Wind Farm Community Fund

Supports community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Mount Blair (most of Strathardle and Glenshee) and Alyth.

Next deadline: 5 May 2025

SSE - Scottish Borders Sustainable Development Fund

Supports strategic projects have the potential to make a significant and sustainable difference to people within the region. Priority areas are: Creating opportunities, Empowering communities and Building sustainable places.

Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund

The purpose of the fund is to reduce the impact of single-use plastic water bottles on coastal habitats by funding communities to purchase water drinking fountains and install them for use by the public in busy or environmentally important areas.

Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Community Grant Scheme

Community-focussed or charitable activities which sustain the local community, give value for money, show community involvement, and are financially viable.

Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Reactive and Proactive Strategic Funds

community-focussed activities which ‘sustain and develop Shetland’s communities’ and clearly focus on the priorities identified in SCBF's business plan.

Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025

Shetland Islands Council - Coastal Communities Fund

To support the community and economic development of Shetland by investing in infrastructure, community capacity building, and developing community assets and encouraging inclusive growth.

Next deadline: 21 Apr 2025

Shetland Islands Council - Support to community facilities

This grant aid scheme designed to assist a number of named voluntary organisations, which manage and/or maintain youth facilities and sports facilities, with their annual running costs.

Solwaybank Windfarm Community Benefit Fund

Funds projects and initiatives that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities within the Solwaybank Windfarm area and enhance the lives of those living and working in the area will be supported.

Next deadline: 31 Jul 2025

South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Funding to improve the social, economic and environmental benefit for the communities of Dalmellington, Patna and New Cumnock in East Ayrshire and Carsphairn in Dumfries & Galloway.