Museums Galleries Scotland - Innovation Fund

As part of the Museum Futures Programme, museums in Scotland can apply for a grant to develop activity that will improve the financial position of the museum.

Next deadline: 20 Jan 2027

Museums Galleries Scotland - Unlocking Potential Fund

The Unlocking Potential Fund can help prepare the way for strategic development of your museum by addressing issues that are currently preventing you from moving forward.

Next deadline: 20 Jan 2027

Mushroom Trust

This small trust supports the creation and improvement of green spaces, particularly in urban environments. It sometimes supports activities that promote the advancement of the arts and heritage.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2027

National Museums Of Scotland - National Fund for Acquisitions

Helps museums, galleries, libraries and archives throughout Scotland to make acquisitions for their collections, provided they are open to the public and not run for profit. Grants may be made to assist the purchase of an object or group of objects.

National Museums of Scotland - NFA Special Funding Scheme

The National Fund for Acquisitions Special Funding Scheme helps museums which are struggling to raise match funding for acquisitions.

New Park Educational Trust

Supports charities working to help the education and development of young people. Grants are given for equipment and project costs, or for bursaries.

Next deadline: 14 Oct 2026

NHS National Services Scotland - Community Benefit Gateway

Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) is a free and easy to use online service that connects NHS Scotland suppliers with third sector community organisations within Scotland.

Novum Trust

The Trust supports new work with the provision of small short-term grants to initiate projects in Christian action and research which cannot readily be financed from other sources.

Next deadline: 15 Oct 2026

People's Postcode Trust

The aim of People's Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in the Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.

Next deadline: 1 Oct 2026

Rannoch Trust

The Rannoch Trust supports a range of charitable activities, including those relating to the advancement of education; religion; human rights; conflict resolution and reconciliation; and environment protection.