Guide to finding funding
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The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Scottish Land Fund
The fund will help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations into viable projects.
Dumfries & Galloway Council - Area Committee Grants
Dumfries and Galloway Council can provide financial assistance to the third sector (voluntary and community organisations) who can apply to one or more of four Area Committees: Annandale and Eskdale; Nithsdale; Stewartry; Wigtown.
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 Wind Farm Community Fund
This Fund supports charitable activities of benefit to those living within the Lairg Community Council area.
DCMS - Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
Small or medium sized businesses in rural areas may be able to get a gigabit voucher to upgrade your business broadband to a fast and reliable connection over gigabit capable infrastructure.
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 Apr 2026
Better Community Business Network - Grant Initiative
Small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025