Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Youth Scotland - Grassroots Youth Work Fund
Grants of up to £2,000 will support grassroots, community-based youth work groups to create or enhance safe spaces where trusted adults can help young people develop resilience, confidence, and skills for life, etc.
Next deadline: 11 Dec 2025
Historic Environment Grants Programme
The Historic Environment Grants Programme can support a wide range of projects which clearly relate to and will benefit Scotland’s historic environment.
The Architectural Heritage Fund - William Grant Foundation Tailored Support Fund
The Tailored Support Fund is intended to fund projects which relate to the re-use of a historic building but do not fulfil the criteria of the other AHF grant programmes.
Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Solar Fund
CARES is supporting community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2026
Scottish Community Alliance - Community Learning Exchange Fund
The Community Learning Exchange offers communities the opportunity to learn through the exchange of ideas and the sharing of common solutions. They can support virtual or face to face activity.
Tesco Stronger Starts
Tesco Community Grants fund thousands of local community projects across the UK, helping to fight holiday hunger, tackle mental health, support young people, host community events and much more.
Granite Heart
Offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Next deadline: 18 Jan 2026
Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust provides grants in Scotland for work relating to training for employment, employment support and vocational skills.
The Percy Bilton Charity
The charity offers capital grants to UK registered charities who assist disadvantaged young people, people with disabilities or mental health problems and older people.
Elise Pilkington Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are: to prevent cruelty to equine animals; and provide social services for help for the relief of the aged and infirm.