Scottish Borders Local Action Group - Community Led Local Development Fund

The Community Led Local Development Fund is an annual grant fund dedicated to improving life for people living in the Scottish Borders.

Scottish EDGE

Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it.

Next deadline: 10 Sep 2025

Scottish Social Services Council - Voluntary Sector Development Fund

The Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) contributes to the costs associated with meeting required registration qualification criteria set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and to help employers in achieving a qualified workforce.

Next deadline: 5 Sep 2025

Sea-Changers Scottish Learning Fund

The aim of the new Scottish Learning Fund is to enable early-stage and/or small community-based groups in Scotland who are involved in marine conservation activities to learn, share knowledge, network and develop skills with other groups.

Shetland Charitable Trust - Capital Works Bridging Loan Scheme

This bridging loan scheme is available to organisations carrying out work on a public facility or providing a new public facility in Shetland which is eligible for grant funding from EU/Scottish Government/Lottery.

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: 29 Sep 2025

Shetland Islands Council - Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Programme

Supporting activities that will contribute positively to local people and local priorities and helping rural communities to thrive through community-led initiatives.

Next deadline: 28 Nov 2025

Shetland Islands Council - Economic Development Grant Scheme

The Economic Development Grant Scheme aims to stimulate local economic activity by supporting individuals, businesses and organisations to turn ideas into commercial reality.

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.

Social Investment Scotland - Bridging Loans

A bridging loan is a short-term loan that provides quick access to funds for social enterprises and charities that need to cover a short-term cash shortfall.