Guide to finding funding
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Social Investment Scotland - Bridging Loans
A bridging loan is a short-term loan that provides quick access to funds for social enterprises and charities that need to cover a short-term cash shortfall.
Social Investment Scotland - Growth Guarantee Scheme
The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) is designed to support access to finance for UK small businesses (third-sector) as they look to invest and grow.
Social Investment Scotland - Investment
Provide loan funding for assisting with capital expenditure, revenue funding, marketing, business development or working capital.
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).
Next deadline: 25 Jul 2025
South Lanarkshire Council - Climate Emergency and Resilience Fund
Climate Emergency and Resilience Grants are available to community groups and organisations who need funding to pursue environmental, sustainability or climate change projects.
South Lanarkshire Council - Community Grants
Organisations running local gala events and summer festivals can apply for financial help. Also supports play schemes run by parents and volunteers.
South Lanarkshire Council - Participatory Budgeting
Participatory Budgeting (PB) gives local residents a direct role in identifying priorities, making decisions, and allocating a portion of public funding.
Next deadline: 14 Jul 2025
Stirling City Heritage Trust - Traditional Buildings Repairs Grant
Grants are available for repairs to traditional properties within the Stirling City boundary which are members of the Traditional Buildings Health Check
Next deadline: 26 Oct 2026
Stirling Council - Community Grants scheme
Funds are given for a variety of projects which benefit residents within the Stirling Council area and help to develop vibrant, resilient communities.
Next deadline: 8 Jul 2025
Stirling Council - Community Pride Fund
Funds local projects delivered for the benefit of single geographic communities in the Stirling Council area. Projects can include physical infrastructure and environmental improvements as well as activity promoting community spirit.
Next deadline: 8 Jul 2025