Friends Provident Foundation

Aims to fund organisations and activities that support their vision of a fair and sustainable economy.

CAF - Venturesome Impact Fund

CAF provides social investment loans which are unsecured. Investments are tailored to the needs of the organisations they finance and can be used for working capital, delivering new services or building organisational resilience.

Foundation Scotland - Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin (CDG) Community Fund

Supports community projects benefiting those living in Douglas (incorporating Glespin and surrounding areas) and/or Coalburn community council areas.

Next deadline: 10 Sep 2025

Universal Music UK Sound Foundation - School Awards

Provides grants towards the purchase of musical instruments and/or equipment for individuals who are in full time education and Schools who require the equipment to improve their music department.

Firstport - Social Entrepreneurs - Build It

A Build It award is for social enterprises with a track record of trading and social impact and that need salaried positions to take the business to the next level of financial sustainability.

Next deadline: 25 Sep 2025

Museums Galleries Scotland - Creative Minds Fund

The Creative Minds Fund will support museums and organisations working with people experiencing mental health issues to create engagement opportunities.

Opened: 29 May 2025
Next deadline: 9 Jul 2025

Local Energy Scotland - Community Energy Generation Growth Fund

Funding to support community groups across Scotland to set up renewable energy generation projects.

Inverclyde ADP Local Recovery Fund Programme

The Inverclyde ADP Local Recovery Fund Programme is a small local grant programme available to constituted third sector organisations supporting individuals and families affected by problematic alcohol and drug use.

Local Energy Scotland - CARES Development Support and Funding

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions.

Digital Xtra

The core objective of Digital Xtra is to inspire young people to learn digital technologies skills through high quality, exciting extracurricular activities, thus expanding Scotland’s future talent pipeline.