Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
The David and June Gordon Memorial Trust
Grants are given to organisations operating in the former Grampian Region across a wide range of areas including arts, youth activities and community centres.
Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund
Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund can provide immediate relief to families with children (aged 21 and under, or 25 if care experienced) who are facing hardship. Families who are struggling to provide food, heating and clothing for their children.
British Science Association - Engage Grants / Engage Simply CREST
Engage Grants is designed to help schools run CREST Awards with students who are underrepresented in STEM.
Next deadline: 14 Oct 2025
Foundation Scotland - Drone Hill Wind Farm Community Fund
Funds community and charitable projects in four community council areas. Grants are available for projects which enhance quality of life, contribute to a vibrant community and promote community spirit.
North Lanarkshire Council - Community Grants
This grant scheme exists to provide small amounts of funding, within a short timescale, to promote projects or activities which bring community benefit.
Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Cairnryan Community Fund
This fund will support community-led activity in Cairnryan with an emphasis on rural regeneration.
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.
Next deadline: 23 Sep 2025
Aldi - Scottish Sport Fund - South Scotland
The Aldi Scottish Sport fund is a Scotland-wide community-based sport programme designed to make it easier for kids to take part in sports within their local communities by giving clubs the chance to secure funding.
Due to open: 6 Oct 2025
The Netherton Charitable Trust
The objectives of the Trust are widely drawn. In previous years they have supported projects under the headings of medical research & support, adult and child welfare.
Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust
Funding is given under the main headings of health, education, youth work, religion and relief of poverty.