Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Foundation Scotland - Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin (CDG) Community Fund
Supports community projects benefiting those living in Douglas (incorporating Glespin and surrounding areas) and/or Coalburn community council areas.
Next deadline: 10 Sep 2025
Firstport - Social Entrepreneurs - Build It
A Build It award is for social enterprises with a track record of trading and social impact and that need salaried positions to take the business to the next level of financial sustainability.
Next deadline: 25 Sep 2025
Museums Galleries Scotland - Creative Minds Fund
The Creative Minds Fund will support museums and organisations working with people experiencing mental health issues to create engagement opportunities.
Opened: 29 May 2025
Next deadline: 9 Jul 2025
Guildry Incorporation of Perth
The Guildry is a charitable organisation which provides support for its members by way of bursaries, pensions etc. and also supports deserving local causes.
Foundation Scotland - Denny & District Community Fund
The Denny & District Community Fund supports a range of community-led activity in the local area.
Next deadline: 23 Sep 2025
Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) - Outer Hebrides Community Led Local Development Revenue Fund 2024-25
Funding for projects which contribute to collaboration and community empowerment through inclusion, equality and diversity in the Outer Hebrides.
Next deadline: 5 Aug 2025
The Vinehill Trust
The Vinehill Trust makes grants to charitable, educational and ecclesiastical organisations across the United Kingdom in three areas of special interest: music, heritage, and health.
Volunteering Matters - Action Earth Grants
Volunteering Matters Action Earth will be offering grants to help urban communities to respond to our nature and climate crises.
South Lanarkshire Council - Participatory Budgeting
Participatory Budgeting (PB) gives local residents a direct role in identifying priorities, making decisions, and allocating a portion of public funding.
Next deadline: 14 Jul 2025
NatureScot - Nature Restoration Fund
Funded by The Scottish Government, The Nature Restoration Fund encourages applicants with projects that restore wildlife and habitats on land and sea and address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
Next deadline: 14 Jul 2025