Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Art Fund - Acquisition Grant
This programme helps museums and galleries purchase works of art and objects for their collections so members of the public can experience and enjoy them.
The Cinnamon Network - Micro-Grants
Micro Grants are designed to kick start Cinnamon Recommended Projects.
Dulverton Trust
The Trust currently offers funding across five categories: Youth Opportunities, General Welfare, Conservation, Heritage, Kenya and Uganda, International Stability and Reconstruction.
The Royal Company of Archers Charitable Trust
The main aim of the Trust is to provide lasting social benefit and rehabilitation for those disadvantaged by disability or ill health through sport.
NESTA - Arts & Culture Impact Fund
The Arts & Culture Impact Fund is a £20 million impact investment fund for the UK's arts, culture and heritage social enterprises. The fund offers loans repayable until March 2032.
Dundee City Council - Equality and Diversity Fund
Community groups can apply for help in funding projects, programs or community events within the city which help: Eliminate discrimination, Advance equality of opportunity and Promote good relations across the range of protected characteristics.
Scottish Government - Cashback for Communities
This phase will fund early and effective prevention activities for children and young people aged 10-25. Strengthening ties with local communities, and providing positive activities for young people facing the greatest challenges.
Opened: 12 Jun 2025
Next deadline: 7 Aug 2025
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
Screen Scotland - Film Festival Fund
The National Lottery Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund supports organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.
Next deadline: 19 Sep 2025
British Ecological Society - Outreach and Engagement Grants
Grants are available to promote and engage the public with the science of ecology.
Opened: 12 Jun 2025
Next deadline: 8 Sep 2025