Cruden Foundation

Support charitable projects and activities in Scotland or those which benefit people who live here. There is a strong focus on community welfare, medical support and research, the arts, education and conservation.

DPO Centre Charity and Community Fund

The DPO Charity Fund provides access to data protection consultancy services at an 80% funded rate.

Due to open: 1 Mar 2025

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Area Committee Grants

Dumfries and Galloway Council can provide financial assistance to the third sector (voluntary and community organisations) who can apply to one or more of four Area Committees: Annandale and Eskdale; Nithsdale; Stewartry; Wigtown.

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Civic Hospitality

To mark special events or achievements, Dumfries & Galloway sometimes provides hospitality in the form of a reception, light refreshments or a presentation.

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Stewartry Sports Grants

Grants are available to support individuals and clubs from Dumfries and Galloway who are taking part in sport. Grant funding is awarded towards sports equipment, training for coaches and volunteers, travel and competition expenses, clothing/kit expenses,

Fife Council - Community £2 for £1 Rural Halls Fundraising Grant Scheme

To encourage village and community hall committees to introduce and develop a fundraising programme to generate funds, Fife Council will match £2 for every £1 raised.

Fife Council - Culture Grants

Grants to encourage and support creativity in local communities in the following areas: literature, performance, heritage, audio-visual, and visual arts.

Fife Council - Youth Work Grants

Fife Council’s Community Youth Work Grants Scheme offers assistance through three schemes: Youth Work Project Grant; International Youth Experience Grant; and Youth Work Volunteering Training Grant.

First Steps and Next Steps grants for Climate Action (2024/5)

A grant to help new or emerging climate organisations make more impact in their communities, through outreach, building partnerships and inviting innovation

Firstport - Social Entrepreneurs - Step Up

Step Up is a repayable funding programme of up to £30,000 for early and growth stage social enterprises that require financial support to strengthen and sustain trading.