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.

Foundation Scotland - David and Averil Macdonald Fund

The David and Averil Macdonald fund was set up to support charitable activity supporting communities in Islay, Tain, Elgin and Livingston.

GSK Community Health programme

Small charities working to tackle health inequalities are offered support to develop their leadership and work with communities, through unrestricted funding and a leadership programme.

Next deadline: 11 Aug 2025

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: 3 Oct 2025

Glasgow City Council - Area Partnership Budgets

Each of Glasgow’s 21 Area Partnerships awards small grants for a variety of developmental projects including those that promote community activity, equipment costs, bus hire and start up grants.

Groundwork - One Stop Community Partnership

Local Community Groups are able to apply for funding to support the group and to develop a new or ongoing project in partnership with their local One Stop store.

Due to open: 2 Sep 2025

I B B Trust

This trust supports a range of charitable organisations for work in Dundee and Tayside.

Inchrye Trust

Funds a range of activities with a focus on helping organisations and projects that address social issues particularly relating to education, health and well-being, and inclusion.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025

Inverclyde Council - Warm Hand of Friendship Grants

Funding is available to support small groups most likely to be adversely affected by the impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis and are experiencing continued disadvantage.