Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Fund will consider grants for the conservation of any threatened or poorly known animal, plant or fungus species. Priority will be given to those projects that support the professional development of young conservationists.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025
Silverhill Trust
Objectives are to promote the mental, physical and social development of young people in the UK, especially those in poor circumstances (the trustees generally regard young people as being under the age of 21).
Cairngorms Trust - Cairngorms Community Led Vision Fund
The fund aims to deliver inclusive community-based activity to meet one or more of the Scottish Government priorities of: tackling the climate emergency; eradicating child poverty; growing the economy; ensuring high quality and sustainable public services
SSE – Clyde Borders Community Fund
Supports the community council areas of Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir. The Fund aims to promote community spirit and bring people together; enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; and foster vibrant sustainable communities.
Next deadline: 28 Jun 2025
National Museums of Scotland - NFA Special Funding Scheme
The National Fund for Acquisitions Special Funding Scheme helps museums which are struggling to raise match funding for acquisitions.
Soirbheas - Express (Tier 1) Grants
Soirbheas provide grants funded by wind farm community benefit. Express grants are small awards for projects which benefit residents in the Glen Urquhart or Strathglass Community Council areas.
The Whirlwind Charitable Trust
The Whirlwind Charitable Trust provide grants for disadvantaged children sailing and a wide range of other outdoor and marine-related pursuits and projects.
Parkinson's UK - Physical Activity Grants
Supports the development of more physical activity opportunities for people with Parkinson's in their local area that are fun and enjoyable.
Balgay Children's Society
The Trust supports organisations providing education and care to disadvantaged children, young people and families in Dundee and the immediate vicinity.
The Architectural Heritage Fund - Project Development Grant
The Project Development Grant scheme is intended to assist an organisation to cover some of the costs of developing and coordinating a project and taking it towards the start of work on site.