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.

Due to open: 5 Jun 2025

Scotland's Heat Network Fund

Scotland’s Heat Network Fund (SHNF) offers grants to businesses and organisation to install district and communal heat systems, with a focus on low emission systems

Film Hub Scotland - Pitch Pots

Pitch Pots provide additional support to enhance new or existing one-off projects and screenings of independent British and specialised film. Open to members of Film Hub Scotland.

Foundation Scotland - Blackridge Community Fund

The Blackridge Community Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Blackridge area that provide activities or services which enhance quality of life, contribute to vibrant communities, and promote community spirit.

Next deadline: 19 Jun 2025

Foundation Scotland - Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

Supports projects which will support positive change and strategic impact in the community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap O Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association.

Next deadline: 1 Sep 2025

Foundation Scotland - Ventient Energy Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund

The overall aims of the fund are to support activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. Supports projects within 15km of the wind farm.

Next deadline: 17 Jul 2025

Historic Environment Grants Programme

The Historic Environment Grants Programme can support a wide range of projects which clearly relate to and will benefit Scotland’s historic environment.

The Rumbling Bridge Hydro Community Fund

The Fund is provided for the benefit of the environment, and for people living within the Fossoway and District and Muckhart Community Council areas.

Next deadline: 7 Jun 2025

Foundation Scotland - RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund

Supports charitable activities or services of benefit to those living in the following Community Council areas in Caithness: Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025

Foundation Scotland - Watten Wind Farm Trust

The Watten Windfarm Charitable Trust supports charitable activities that benefit the Watten community. It funds a range of areas including community activity, improving broadband connections, and improving the opportunities of local residents.

Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025