Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
SSEN - Powering Communities to Net Zero fund
The Powering Communities to Net Zero fund's core aim is to help communities become more resilient, and to support the adoption of low-carbon technologies that will help us all get to net zero.
Opened: 15 Jul 2024
Next deadline: 31 Aug 2024
Local Energy Scotland - CARES Development Support and Funding
The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions.
The Gannett Foundation
The Gannett Foundation supports local organizations in communities served Gannett Co. Inc. In the UK through the Newsquest Media Group which in Scotland includes The Herald, Evening Times, The Scottish Farmer and The National.
Fife Council - Community £2 for £1 Rural Halls Fundraising Grant Scheme
To encourage village and community hall committees to introduce and develop a fundraising programme to generate funds, Fife Council will match £2 for every £1 raised.
The National Lottery Community Fund - National Lottery Awards for All Scotland
Awards For All supports projects that aim to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. Priorities are: bringing communities together, improving places that matter to communities, and enabling people to fulfil their potential.
The Marchig Animal Welfare Trust
The objects of the trust are to protect animals and to promote and encourage practical work in preventing animal cruelty and the relief of animal suffering.
EST - Plugged-in Communities Grant Fund
The Plugged in Communities Grant Fund supports community transport operators in Scotland to replace a community transport vehicle with a zero-emission alternative.
Opened: 8 Jul 2024
Soirbheas - Tier 2 and 3 Grants
Soirbheas provide grants mostly funded by the Corrimony windfarm. The beneficiaries of projects must be resident in the Glen Urquhart or Strathglass Community Council areas.
Next deadline: 16 Sep 2024
Ventient Energy Gordonstown Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford)
Supports charitable activity that will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. They prefer to fund the purchase of capital items or projects.
Emerton-Christie Charity
The Emerton-Christie charity is a grant-making trust donating to UK-registered charities. They have a wide remit including education, health care, disability, arts, culture, heritage, science, the environment, conservation and heritage.
Next deadline: 30 Aug 2024