The Classical Association Grants

The Classical Association is a major giver of grants to classical projects in the UK. They provide funding for summer schools, conferences, school teaching and outreach and major projects.

Next deadline: 1 Mar 2026

Bell's Nautical Trust

Maritime education in Leith or elsewhere in Scotland, especially recognised training, like Sea Cadets, Sea Scouts, Sail Training Associations and yacht and boat clubs.

Next deadline: 30 Nov 2026

The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - Research Programme

This grant is available towards the initiation of research into learning disabilities, including autism so that it can progress to the point at which there is sufficient data to support an application to one of the major funding bodies.

Next deadline: 1 May 2026

Galloway Association of Glasgow

Grants are given to projects that support the youth of Galloway, or help the cultural development of the region or the regeneration of communities within the areas of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright.

Next deadline: 12 Jan 2026

Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust

Supports registered charities involved in the re-homing and rehabilitation of animals, wildlife conservation, and the release of animals.

Next deadline: 1 Apr 2026

Foundation Scotland - Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

Supports projects which will support positive change and strategic impact in the community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association.

Next deadline: 19 Jan 2026

sportscotland - Sport Facilities Fund

The fund supports capital projects that create or improve places that people take part in sport and physical activity. They focus on participation, progression, equality & inclusion, people development, collaboration and impact.

Next deadline: 1 Apr 2026

Dulverton Trust

The Trust currently offers funding across five categories: Youth Opportunities, General Welfare, Conservation, Heritage, Kenya and Uganda, International Stability and Reconstruction.

The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - General Programme

The fund aids research into learning disability aids the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. Their priorities are learning disabilities and autism and they will consider projects for children or adults.

Next deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Stagecoach Group - Community Fund

Stagecoach Group have a monthly fund dedicated to providing one-off support to smaller, local charities.