South Ayrshire Council - Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund (ARIA)

The ARIA Fund empowers local communities to address their unique challenges, with funding priorities and project selections determined by representatives from the local area who form the Local Action Group (LAG).

The David and June Gordon Memorial Trust

Grants are given to organisations operating in the former Grampian Region across a wide range of areas including arts, youth activities and community centres.

Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund

Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund can provide immediate relief to families with children (aged 21 and under, or 25 if care experienced) who are facing hardship. Families who are struggling to provide food, heating and clothing for their children.

Perth & Kinross Council - Community Investment Fund

The Community Investment Fund is designed to support local projects which tackle inequalities in communities across Perth and Kinross. It provides an exciting opportunity for people to work together to create a confident, ambitious and fairer area.

British Science Association - Engage Grants / Engage Simply CREST

Engage Grants is designed to help schools run CREST Awards with students who are underrepresented in STEM.

Next deadline: 14 Oct 2025

Foundation Scotland - Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

Funds community and charitable projects in four community council areas. Grants are available for projects which enhance quality of life, contribute to a vibrant community and promote community spirit.

North Lanarkshire Council - Community Grants

This grant scheme exists to provide small amounts of funding, within a short timescale, to promote projects or activities which bring community benefit.

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025

Walking Scotland - SPT Community Path Fund

Supports communities to deliver small capital projects that improve local walking and wheeling networks and infrastructure.

Cairnryan Community Fund

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

Local Energy Scotland - Community Energy Generation Growth Fund

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