Scottish Book Trust - Live Literature Funding

Grants are available to help bring literature alive with an author, poet, playwright, graphic novelist or storyteller visit. They support interesting, imaginative sessions which show a commitment to the promotion and enjoyment of reading and writing.

Next deadline: 20 Nov 2026

Dr Guthrie's Association SCIO

Provides financial support for not-for-profit organisations that care for economically and socially disadvantaged children and young people in Scotland.

Next deadline: 25 Jan 2027

Learning Through Landscapes - Happy By Nature

State primary schools in the UK will have the opportunity to apply for the Happy By Nature Fund. Ten schools, who will be at the beginning of their outdoor learning and play journeys, will receive a grant, plus expert guidance from LtL.

Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Buildings Fund

The CARES Community Buildings Fund provides grants to help community organisations reduce their building’s energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2026

Rosa - Stand With Us Fund

Supports organisations run by and for women who stand up and take action every single day to address violence against women and girls.

Foundation Scotland - Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Dailly)

Supports projects located within or directly benefiting the community area of Dailly. It supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of Dailly.

The City of Edinburgh Council, Culture, Wellbeing and Economy: Innovate Fund 2026/28

The fund’s main purpose is to provide revenue grant funding to local cultural organisations to improve resilience, support programming innovation and enhance cultural output through short-to-medium term projects.

Next deadline: 29 Oct 2026

Robert Barr's Charitable Trust

The Barr Charitable Trust has wide charitable purposes and has historically supported a wide range of charitable activities. The Trustees tend to favour capital projects rather than running costs.

Edge Fund

Edge Fund supports small grassroots organisations taking action for a just, equitable and sustainable world. It funds work that challenges abuses of power and aims to bring an end to the systems that cause injustice.

Derek Stewart Charitable Trust

Makes donations to organisations in a range of areas, principally health although consideration is given to the areas of education, animal welfare or cultural causes or other causes which the Trustees consider deserving.