Ballantrae Community Fund

The fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting the community in Ballantrae.

Next deadline: 22 Oct 2025

Cairnryan Community Fund

This fund will support community-led activity in Cairnryan with an emphasis on rural regeneration.

Next deadline: 8 Sep 2025

Creative Scotland Crowdmatch

Creative individuals, groups or businesses are encouraged to share their creative ideas in order to take part in a competition to win up to £10,000 from Creative Scotland towards their crowdfunding campaign.

Marine Fund Scotland

The funding can support eligible individuals, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver projects which contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting coastal communities.

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.

Bank of Scotland Foundation - Matched Giving Programme

The Matched Giving Programme encourages Lloyds Banking Group colleagues in Scotland to get involved in the voluntary sector and to help fundraise through personal participation in events or give their time freely to support the work of charities.

Foundation Scotland - EON Rosehall Community Fund

The Fund benefits the Community Council areas of Ardgay & District; Creich; and Lairg within the County of Sutherland. It aims to invest in activities and initiatives that help build a vibrant local economy and support and encourage thriving communities.

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025

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

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

Youth Arts Open Fund

The Youth Arts Open Fund supports artists or organisations to deliver arts activity for children and young people – primarily those who have traditionally found it hardest to access such opportunities.

Next deadline: 25 Aug 2025