Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Scottish EDGE
Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it.
Next deadline: 10 Sep 2025
South Lanarkshire Council - Renewable Energy Fund
Funds are available for capital projects which improve quality of life and economic prosperity of communities within 10km of participating renewable energy developments at Whitelee, Pates Hill, Stallashaw and Blacklaw.
Next deadline: 21 Oct 2025
National Churches Trust - Cherish Grants
The Cherish project provides grants to churches, chapels or meeting houses for church maintenance, urgent repair work or project development. They aim to see churches open and in regular use, available to all.
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.
Next deadline: 25 Nov 2025
Sanctuary’s Sustainable Communities Fund
Sanctuary’s Community Investment Fund provides grants for community initiatives which make a difference to the lives of Sanctuary residents.
Foundation Scotland - Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Fund
Supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of Pinwherry and Pinmore.
Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford)
Supports charitable activity that will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. They prefer to fund the purchase of capital items or projects.
Foundation Scotland - Old Luce Community Fund
Supports projects located within or directly benefiting the Old Luce Community Council area, including the communities of Glenluce, Dunragit and Auchenmalg. Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities.
Next deadline: 26 Oct 2025
Hugh Fraser Foundation
Makes donations to registered charities which are active in such sectors as the arts and culture, medical & health, the environment and education, care and support of the young and elderly, people with disabilities and the under-privileged.
Next deadline: 7 Nov 2025
Screwfix Foundation
Supports projects that improve, fix and repair buildings, homes and facilities specifically used by people in need throughout the UK.
Next deadline: 10 Nov 2025