The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation

Supports projects with clear benefit to communities in Moray and the Highlands and Islands. They will fund a huge variety of capital projects.

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.

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.

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: 31 May 2024

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.

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.

Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation Grants

Supports projects in the Scottish highlands and islands which fit into one of the Foundation's areas of interest: Montane, Fresh water, Marine & coastal, and Forest & woodland.

Next deadline: 14 Oct 2024

Shetland Islands Council - Community Development Fund

The grants scheme supports projects in Shetland that deliver services, activities and initiatives in relation to the priority areas including children and young people, health inequalities, and economic recovery and growth.

Next deadline: 26 Apr 2024

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: 20 May 2024

Scottish Sea Farms - Heart of the Community Trust

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