Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
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Scottish Communities Finance - Social Enterprise Bridging Loan
The Social Enterprise Loan Fund is a small fund that is capitalised by the investment of people and organisations within the Scottish Third Sector.
Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) - CLD Grants to Voluntary Organisations
Community Learning and Development staff support the dissemination of grants to community groups.
Co-operative & Community Finance Limited
Makes loans to employee or community owned social enterprises, including co-operatives, community businesses, development trusts and businesses developed from the charitable and voluntary sector.
Fife Council - Tenants Groups Schemes
To help meet running costs of tenant and residents groups, such as publicising and holding meetings; responding to requests for help, from tenants and the Council; producing information for those they represent; keeping up to date with local developments.
Foundation Scotland - Lairg Windfarm Community Fund
This Fund supports charitable activities of benefit to those living within the Lairg Community Council area.
Foundation Scotland - North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund
Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.
sportscotland - Sport Facilities Fund
The fund supports capital projects that create or improve places that people take part in sport and physical activity. They focus on participation, progression, equality & inclusion, people development, collaboration and impact.
Next deadline: 1 Sep 2025
Better Community Business Network - Grant Initiative
Small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects
Due to open: 8 Sep 2025
Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Community Grant Scheme
Community-focussed or charitable activities which sustain the local community, give value for money, show community involvement, and are financially viable.
SURF Awards
SURF’s annual awards are open to all community regeneration projects in Scotland that are currently in place or that have been completed within two years of the closing date.
Next deadline: 1 Sep 2025