South Lanarkshire Council - Renewable Energy Fund

Funds are available for capital projects which improve quality of life and economic prosperity of communities within 10km of participating renewable energy developments at Whitelee, Pates Hill, Stallashaw and Blacklaw.

Next deadline: 12 Aug 2025

Foundation Scotland - ORIT Cumberhead Community Fund

Supports community projects benefiting those living in the Community Council areas of Coalburn and Lesmahagow.

Next deadline: 2 Sep 2025

SSE - Gordonbush Community Fund

Supports community and charitable projects in Brora, Golspie, Helmsdale and Rogart Community Council areas that develop the area's assets and build the sustainability of the local communities as vibrant places to live, work and visit.

Next deadline: 31 Aug 2025

South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Funding to improve the social, economic and environmental benefit for the communities of Dalmellington, Patna and New Cumnock in East Ayrshire and Carsphairn in Dumfries & Galloway.

Leslie Sell Charitable Trust

The Leslie Sell Charitable Trust makes small grants to Groups to help with the cost of making repairs, purchasing sundry items of equipment, or trips in the UK or overseas.

Inverclyde Community Fund - Inverclyde Windfarm Fund

The Inverclyde Windfarm Fund is a 10-year grant scheme partnership between Inverclyde Renewables LLP and Inverclyde Community Fund. It supports community groups and voluntary organisations to progress projects in their local communities.

Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund

The Kelvin Valley and Falkirk CLLD fund is for eligible rural in defined Kelvin Valley and Falkirk communities for 2025/26.

Next deadline: 21 Aug 2025

Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Community Fund

The fund is predominantly for projects which will take place on the South Uist Estate area (i.e. Eriskay, South Uist or Benbecula) that demonstrate sustainable benefit to the SnBM membership and the wider community.

Aberdeenshire Rural Communities Challenge Fund

Funding is available for community groups, charities, public sector organisations and cooperatives throughout Aberdeenshire (excluding the Cairngorms area) and can fund specific activities aimed at benefitting rural communities in the region.

Next deadline: 17 Aug 2025

Empower Angus

The Empower Angus fund is open to community projects in Angus working on a wide range of areas, from mental health and wellbeing to climate and nature.