Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Community Grant Scheme

Community-focused or charitable activities which sustain the local community, give value for money, show community involvement, and are financially viable.

Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Strategic Fund

Funding for community-focussed activities which sustain and develop Shetland’s communities and clearly focus on the priorities identified in SCBF's business plan.

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2026

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.

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.

Shetland Islands Council - Support to community facilities

This grant aid scheme designed to assist a number of named voluntary organisations, which manage and/or maintain youth facilities and sports facilities, with their annual running costs.

SSEN Transmission - Community Benefit Fund

To kickstart impactful projects or initiatives that will bring meaningful benefits to communities near SSE energy infrastructure.

Next deadline: 24 Nov 2026

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.

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: 10 Dec 2026