Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Renfrewshire Council - Sustainable Communities Fund
The Sustainable Communities Fund aims to support local people to develop sustainable projects that will improve the lives of local people, build resilient communities, and advance equality of opportunity and improve accessibility.
Next deadline: 28 Oct 2025
Scops Arts Trust
The goal of Scops Arts Trust is to help people to understand, participate in and enjoy the arts, particularly the performing arts.
Due to open: 9 Sep 2025
Crossdykes Community Benefit Fund
Supports a wide range of charitable activities providing benefit to the five community council areas of Langholm Ewes & Westerkirk, Lockerbie and District, Middlebie & Waterbeck, Eskdalemuir, and North Milk.
Next deadline: 6 Oct 2025
Corra Foundation - You’re Only Young Once Fund
The YOYO Fund supports organisations with a proven track record of helping children, young people, and families affected by drugs and alcohol, and projects that empower them.
Next deadline: 10 Nov 2025
CivTech
CivTech is a Scottish Government programme that brings people from the public, private and third sectors together to build things that make the world a better place.
Next deadline: 2 Sep 2025
Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme 2026-28
The Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme will support small community groupsin rural and remote areas to develop and deliver local outdoor play opportunities. TheIncubator Programme aims to include aspects of strengthening the sector...
Due to open: 1 Sep 2025
Forth Valley Climate Action Hub - First & Next Steps Climate Action Grants
Small grants to help communities with their efforts to address climate change through increasing awareness of the issues and local actions.
Next deadline: 30 Jan 2026
Dumfries and Galloway Social Enterprise Grant Programme - Realising Market Potential
The fund is designed to help social enterprises in the region grow their businesses and strengthen the local social economy.
Due to open: 1 Sep 2025
Dr & Mrs J D Olav Kerr Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn. In the past, trustees have split donations amongst military and medical charities, and youth organisations.
Creative Scotland: Expanded Festivals Fund
The Expanded Festivals Fund supports non-profit cultural festivals in Scotland with funding to enable innovation in programming and/or to showcase Scottish and Scotland-based artists and practitioners.
Due to open: 3 Sep 2025