Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
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.
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.
Benefact Trust - Community Impact Grants
Supports projects by Christian organisations that will make a positive and transformative impact on lives and communities.
Foundation Scotland - Carrick Futures
The fund primarily supports projects located within or directly benefiting one or more of the six community council areas of Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Pinmore & Pinwherry and Girvan & District.
Next deadline: 4 Nov 2025
Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
Edinburgh Airport supports the community through funding local initiatives to support health and well-being, the environment and education.
Next deadline: 28 Nov 2025
Emerton-Christie Charity
The Emerton-Christie charity is a grant-making trust donating to UK-registered charities. They have a wide remit including education, health care, disability, arts, culture, heritage, science, the environment, conservation and heritage.
Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme - Harvesting and Processing
Funding is intended to help to bring woodlands into management; promote the economic and sustainable production of timber and timber products; add value and jobs to local economies; and provide support to facilitate and enable diversification.
Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026
Aviva - Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund supports projects that boost the resilience of communities in the face of uncertainty and is investing in two key areas: climate action and financial wellbeing.
The Maple Trust
This small trust supports charities working in Scotland, focusing on children and young people.
Due to open: 23 Aug 2024
The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Strengthening Organisations
This funding is for organisations in Scotland, that National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) currently funds. They want to support organisations to try out new ideas and ways of working.