The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation

Supports projects with clear benefit to communities in Moray and the Highlands and Islands. They will fund projects that cover one or more of the following: Education and Training, Health, Care, Sport, Arts and Heritage, and Conservation and Environment.

The Pebble Trust

The Trust provides grant funding for projects which support the vision of a more sustainable and equal society. Applications will be prioritised from the Highlands and Islands.

Highland and Islands Enterprise - Account Management

HIE provides a dedicated staff contact who can help with business support and development, investment, asset acquisition, governance and more.

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.

Scottish Sea Farms - Heart of the Community Trust

Provides grants to community projects that deliver lasting change in Shetland, Orkney, Highland and Argyll.

Air Discount Scheme

The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) aims to tackle the problem of high air fares for the remotest communities in the Highlands and Islands by providing a discount of 50% on the core air fare on eligible routes.

Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Advance Grant Scheme

The objective of the fund is to help "sustain and develop Shetland's communities". Only projects recommended by a local community council will be supported.

Shetland Islands Council - Early Learning and Childcare Fund

Aims to help maintain, grow, develop and improve the services provided in the Early Learning and Childcare sector. They will consider funding equipment, furniture and non-statutory training.

The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust

Not-for-profit community projects can apply for up to 50% of the costs of an electricity connection within the Scottish Hydro-Electric Distribution area, particularly those in rural areas.

Shetland Amenity Trust - Heritage Grant Scheme

Provides grant assistance for heritage related projects of exceptional quality e.g. architecture, natural environment, access, interpretation, archaeology, conservation and acquisition.

Next deadline: 1st Jan 2022