Guide to
finding funding
Key steps to think about if you’re looking to bring in income through grants or other fundraising methods.
East Ayrshire Council - Community Grants to Local Organisations
East Ayrshire Council offers a wide range of grants to voluntary organisations. Grants are intended to provide or maintain cultural, social, welfare, recreational or sporting facilities or to promote these activities.
Next deadline: 26 Jul 2024
SSE - Clyde Borders Community Fund
Supports projects which enhance quality of life for local residents; contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; and promote community spirit and encourage community activity in the areas of Upper Tweed, Tweedsmuir & Skirling.
Next deadline: 12 Jul 2024
Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
Edinburgh Airport supports the community through funding local initiatives to support health and well-being, the environment and education.
Next deadline: 30 Aug 2024
Souter Charitable Trust
Supports projects for the relief of human suffering in the UK and overseas with a particular interest in projects that also promote spiritual welfare.
SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund
SafeDeposits Scotland, the country’s leading tenancy deposit protection scheme, has introduced a Community Fund designed to provide small grants to projects enhancing communities across Scotland.
Next deadline: 31 May 2024
SSE – Clyde Borders Community Fund
Supports the community council areas of Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir. The Fund aims to promote community spirit and bring people together; enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; and foster vibrant sustainable communities.
Next deadline: 12 Jul 2024
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation Grants
Supports projects in the Scottish highlands and islands which fit into one of the Foundation's areas of interest: Montane, Fresh water, Marine & coastal, and Forest & woodland.
Next deadline: 14 Oct 2024
Screen Scotland - Film Festival Fund
The National Lottery Film Festival and Screening Programme Fund supports organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.
Next deadline: 16 Sep 2024
Foundation Scotland - Burnhead Moss Community Fund (Limerigg & Slamannan)
Supports community projects benefiting those living in Limerigg and Slamannan. Provides grants to projects that enhance quality of life for local residents, contribute to vibrant, health, sustainable communities and promote community spirit.
Western Recreation Trust
The Trust awards grants to organisations based in the West of Scotland working to improve recreational facilities for young people, older people and those who are unemployed. Grants are awarded towards the cost of equipment.