The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation

The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation supports a wide variety of capital projects in Scotland’s North-east and Highlands.

Next deadline: 30 Oct 2026

Berry Burn Community Fund

The fund is available to organisations and individuals who operate within the following community council boundaries: Dyke Landward, East Nairnshire, Forres, Findhorn & Kinloss, Heldon, Speyside, Finderne, Grantown on Spey and Cromdale & Advie.

Next deadline: 18 Jan 2027

Cairngorms National Park Authority - Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund

The Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund supports individuals, community groups, organisations and local partnerships to deliver projects that benefit people, places and nature within the Cairngorms National Park.

Cairngorms National Park Authority - Travel Grant Scheme

This fund is aimed at supporting schools and voluntary and community groups making educational visits to the Cairngorms National Park, particularly those from deprived areas, those who have not visited the Park before and those who experience disadvantage

Cairngorms Trust - Cairngorms Community Led Vision Fund

The fund aims to deliver inclusive community-based activity to meet one or more of the Scottish Government priorities of: tackling the climate emergency; eradicating child poverty; growing the economy; ensuring high quality and sustainable public services

Cairngorms Trust - Communities and Cultural Heritage Fund

The overall purpose of the Communities and Cultural Heritage Fund is to support community-led planning and development in the National Park that will help communities meet their aspirations and enhance community resilience.

Next deadline: 1 Dec 2026

Crown Estate Scotland - Community Capacity Grants Programme

Provides early stage financial support for community enterprise projects that contribute to local regeneration and sustainable development and, ultimately, help create great places to live, work and visit.

Next deadline: 25 Sep 2026

Foundation Scotland - Budge Foundation

The fund supports organisations whose focus relates to the health, education and the well-being of children and young people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. Applications are by invitation.

Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

The fund supports charitable activities that benefit residents living in he communities of Dufftown, Auchindoun, Glenrinnes, Glenlivet, Inveravon, and Cabrach.

Next deadline: 30 Nov 2026

Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Right To Buy Fund

Financial support is available to communities to utilise existing Community Right to Buy legislation, allowing communities to register an interest in acquiring land or buildings and have the first option to purchase if/when it's offered for sale.