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.

Next deadline: 30th Jul 2021

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.

Next deadline: 3rd Sep 2021

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.

HISEZ - Fusion Young Enterprise Continuation Fund

Provides grants to encourage those who have started a school-based business to consider taking it forward as a serious business.

HISEZ - Fusion School Enterprise Travel Fund

Grants are available each year to enable school children to travel to enterprise events.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Asset Ownership

HIE can offer financial assistance with capacity building relevant to eligible groups' ongoing development plans.

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.

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.

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.