The Classical Association Grants
The Classical Association is a major giver of grants to classical projects, mainly but not exclusively in the UK. They provide funding for summers schools, conferences, school teaching and outreach and major projects.
Next deadline: 1 Mar 2023
The National Lottery Community Fund - (Scotland) - Improving Lives
Improving Lives aims to support activity that helps people overcome difficulties and become more resilient.
The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Community Led Activity
This funding aims to support communities to improve the places in which they live and the wellbeing of those most in need. Projects should be people-led, connected, and strengths-based.
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - Research Programme
This grant is available towards the initiation of research into learning disabilities, including autism so that it can progress to the point at which there is sufficient data to support an application to one of the major funding bodies.
Next deadline: 1 May 2023
SSE - Clyde Borders Community Fund
Supports projects which enhance quality of life for local residents; contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; and promote community spirit and encourage community activity in the areas of Upper Tweed, Tweedsmuir & Skirling.
The Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust
The Trust has a specifically Christian focus and most grants are made to or through faith-based organisations. The main areas of interest are Advancement of Christian Religion, Relief of Poverty in the UK and Relief of Poverty Overseas.
Levenseat Trust
A range of grants are available to improve the local environment working with the community of Addiewell, Auchengray, Braehead, Fauldhouse, Forth, Longridge, Stoneyburn and Breich.
Aberdeen City Heritage Trust
The trust makes available a limited number of discretionary grants for the repair of historic buildings in conservation areas and will consider making grants available to support repair or interpretation of local heritage.
Julia and Hans Rausing Trust - Foodbank Fund
The Fund is open to applications from foodbanks for funding to help meet costs such as the purchase of additional food items and increased running costs.
Next deadline: 6 Dec 2022
Foundation Scotland - Mary Janet King Fund
Supports community groups working with young people in arts and music. They are particularly interested in projects which are helping young people to take up music. Priority will be given to grassroots organisations.