Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Inverclyde Community Fund - Inverclyde Windfarm Fund
The Inverclyde Windfarm Fund is a 10-year grant scheme partnership between Inverclyde Renewables LLP and Inverclyde Community Fund. It supports community groups and voluntary organisations to progress projects in their local communities.
Clackmannanshire Council - Community Grant
The Council can offer financial assistance to Clackmannanshire villages or communities to help fund one community celebration in that area each year.
Fife Community Climate Grants - Seed and Development Fund
The Seed and Development Fund is open to any Fife community group who would like to start up a climate project or build their capacity to deliver climate action locally.
Next deadline: 23 Nov 2025
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Arts Based Learning Fund
Supports work which enables pupils in formal education settings, particularly those experiencing systemic inequality or disadvantage, to thrive through engagement with high quality, arts-based learning.
Perth & Kinross Council - Community Environment Challenge Fund (CECF)
Grants are given for environmental projects that: are led and delivered by community groups; make a significant difference to the local environment; are widely supported within the community.
EventScotland - International Events Programme
Funds major, world-class events which are raising the profile of Scotland’s Perfect Stage around the world.
The Rayne Foundation
Considers applications in the fields of arts, young people's mental health, carers and older people, and refugees and asylum seekers.
Orkney Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
The fund is aimed at supporting community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing within the adult population. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 12 Dec 2025
Argyll & Bute Council - Strategic Events and Festivals Fund
Open to organisers who are intending to hold strategic events and festivals in Argyll and Bute. Events and festivals must contribute significantly to the culture, heritage and economy of Argyll and Bute whilst reaching a national/international audience.
Next deadline: 17 Nov 2025
NESTRANS - Sustainable Travel Grants
Provides financial assistance to organisations investing in measures aimed at encouraging sustainable travel, such as increasing travel to work by public transport, cycling and walking, low emission vehicles and reducing the need to travel.
Next deadline: 7 Nov 2025