Aberdeenshire Rural Communities Challenge Fund

Funding is available for community groups, charities, public sector organisations and cooperatives throughout Aberdeenshire (excluding the Cairngorms area) and can fund specific activities aimed at benefitting rural communities in the region.

Next deadline: 17 Aug 2025

Air Discount Scheme

The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) aims to tackle the problem of high air fares for the remotest communities in the Highlands and Islands by providing a discount of 50% on the core air fare on eligible routes.

Angus Council - Common Good Funds

Common Good funds are available in Arbroath, Brechin, Forfar, Kirriemuir and Montrose. Your project could combine a range of different activities but must show direct community-wide benefit.

Argyll and Bute Whole Family Approach Grant Scheme

Funding for communities to support reducing harm caused by alcohol and drugs and improving life choices.

Argyll and the Islands Community Led Local Development Fund

Supports community led activity which aims to advance inclusion, equality, and diversity. The fund priorities are eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, the climate emergency and improving public services.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Serving Families: On the Move programme

The Serving Families: On the Move programme supports projects which help improve the quality of life for Service families impacted by relocation as a direct result of Service life.

Next deadline: 23 Jul 2025

Business Energy Scotland - SME Loan Fund

Funded by the Scottish Government, this scheme aims to support charities and not-for-profit organisations that are looking to reduce costs through improved energy, material resource and water efficiency.

Cairngorms National Park Authority - Outdoor Learning Travel Grant

This fund is aimed at supporting schools and voluntary and community groups making educational visits to the Cairngorms National Park, particularly those from deprived areas, those who have not visited the Park before and those who experience disadvantage

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

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.