Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
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.
The Paristamen Charity - Responsive Grants
Paristamen Responsive Grants are intended to make a contribution to the running costs of a wide range of small/medium charities operating in Scotland.
Leeds Building Society Charitable Foundation
Small grants for projects that support those in need of a safe and secure home.
FCC Scottish Action Fund
The FCC Scottish Action Fund offers funding to projects through the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. The objectives are to fund environmentally-friendly projects which meet a proven community need, offer value for money and are sustainable.
Next deadline: 19 Nov 2025
Consortium - LGBT+ Fund: Collective Nurture Fund
The aim of this fund is for organisations supporting LGBT+ global majority communities to be well-resourced, sustainable, and equipped to strengthen connections, build resilience, and meet the needs of those who may feel marginalised within the wider LGBT
Environmental Key Fund - Blacklaw Windfarm Community Benefit Fund
The Blacklaw Windfarm Community Benefit Fund is open to communities living closest to the windfarm development through a community and environmental grants scheme.
Next deadline: 3 Dec 2025
Highland Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Funds community initiatives supporting mental health and wellbeing in the local area. Part of a nationwide scheme.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025
Ofcom - Community Radio Fund
Gives grants to help fund the core costs of running community radio stations that have a social purpose, and work to involve their target community in running the service.
Next deadline: 5 Oct 2025
Foundation Scotland - Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund
Supports projects which will support positive change and strategic impact in the community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association.
Next deadline: 19 Jan 2026
City of Edinburgh Council - Community Grants Fund
The Community Grants Fund (CGF) is a small grants scheme provided by the Council. Small grants can be awarded to constituted groups for local community activity.
Next deadline: 30 Sep 2025