SURF Awards

SURF’s annual awards are open to all community regeneration projects in Scotland that are currently in place or that have been completed within two years of the closing date.

Next deadline: 1 Sep 2025

SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund

Grants to organisations who commit to deliver a project that meets at least one of five criteria: sustainability and the environment; employability and career skills; social inclusion; technology and digital inclusion; improving the local community.

Next deadline: 29 Aug 2025

Screen Scotland - Film Festival Fund

The National Lottery Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund supports organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

Next deadline: 19 Sep 2025

Shetland Charitable Trust - Small Grant Scheme

The purpose of the Trust is to use its available funds to benefit and improve the quality of life of all people living in Shetland. The ambition to promote inclusion and reduce inequalities in Shetland is a central theme for the Trust.

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

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

Next deadline: 31 Oct 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: 14 Jul 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 Ayrshire Council - Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund (ARIA)

The ARIA Fund empowers local communities to address their unique challenges, with funding priorities and project selections determined by representatives from the local area who form the Local Action Group (LAG).

Next deadline: 25 Jul 2025