Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
CABWI Charity
Funding towards learning and development that enables young people and adults to gain additional skills and confidence to enter the labour market.
Due to open: 5 Jan 2026
Figurative - The Arts & Culture Impact Fund
The Arts & Culture Impact Fund provides affordable repayable finance that can be used, among other things, to acquire new assets, improve built infrastructure, develop new ventures or scale up existing revenue streams.
Sea-Changers Scottish Learning Fund
The aim of the new Scottish Learning Fund is to enable early-stage and/or small community-based groups in Scotland who are involved in marine conservation activities to learn, share knowledge, network and develop skills with other groups.
Foundation Scotland - River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund
This fund provides grants for charitable projects and activities that primarily benefit residents of Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich, or Kilmaha.
Soirbheas - Apprenticeship Grant Scheme
The Apprenticeship Grant scheme encourages local economic and business growth by providing training opportunities for young people aged 16 to 24.
VASLan - Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing across South Lanarkshire.
Due to open: 24 Nov 2025
MEB Charitable Trust
The MEB Charitable Trust supports a wide range of charitable activities. The Trust seeks to support Christian organisations; aid in the relief of suffering occasioned by war or natural disaster; and bodies undertaking scientific or medical research.
The Ironmongers’ Company - STEM projects
Funding to support initiatives that encourage young people to study science subjects at school and go on to pursue STEM-related further education or vocational training, particularly in the area of Materials Science.
Due to open: 1 Jan 2026
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn - Community Investment Fund
Funding is available for projects benefiting the communities of the Galson Estate on the Isle of Lewis.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Right To Buy Fund
Financial support is available to communities to utilise existing Community Right to Buy legislation, allowing communities to register an interest in acquiring land or buildings and have the first option to purchase if/when it's offered for sale.