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).

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.

Stirling City Heritage Trust - Traditional Buildings Repairs Grant

Grants are available for repairs to traditional properties within the city boundary of Stirling and in Bridge of Allan, Blairlogie and Dunblane which are members of the Traditional Buildings Health Check

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: 6 Jan 2026

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: 6 Jan 2026

Sustrans - Love Your Network Grant Fund

Grants of equipment and training bundles for community groups delivering projects which will benefit people or wildlife on the traffic-free paths of the National Cycle Network in Scotland.

Next deadline: 28 Feb 2026

The Big Give - Small Charity Week

The inaugural Small Charity Week match funding campaign will help to build the resilience, skills and profile of the small charity sector whilst helping them raise vital, unrestricted funding to further their impact.

Due to open: 5 Jan 2026

The Scottish Government - Social Enterprise Just Transition Fund

The Social Enterprise Just Transition Fund aims to finance organisations, businesses, communities and individuals to transition to net zero, creating jobs in low carbon industries and contributing to the region’s future prosperity.