Historic Environment Grants Programme

The Historic Environment Grants Programme can support a wide range of projects which clearly relate to and will benefit Scotland’s historic environment.

Historic Environment Scotland - Heritage & Place Programme

Historic Environment Scotland’s Heritage & Place Programme is an area-based funding programme that aims to contribute to the development of vibrant and sustainable places in Scotland, through community-led regeneration of the historic environment.

Next deadline: 16 Jan 2026

Inverclyde Council - Warm Hand of Friendship Grants

Funding is available to support small groups most likely to be adversely affected by the impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis and are experiencing continued disadvantage.

Inverness City Heritage Trust - Building Repair Grants

Grant funding to support the repair, conservation and enhancement of traditional buildings within Inverness.

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme gives grants that cover the VAT incurred in making repairs to listed buildings in use as places of worship.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2026

Live Life Aberdeenshire - Sport for Change

They are looking to work with community groups and clubs who are linked to a local sport hubs, and have identified local issues that can be addressed through working in partnership and using sport as the mechanism to activate positive change.

Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Solar Fund

CARES is supporting community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2026

Local Energy Scotland - CARES Development Fund

CARES supports communities to engage with, participate in and benefit from the energy transition to net zero emissions. The CARES Development Fund is designed to help communities take that first step on their community energy journey.

Next deadline: 28 Feb 2026

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park - Education Travel Grant

The grant can be used for transport costs to and from your school or group’s meeting place to the National Park and the costs of accessing Inchcailloch for outdoor learning activities.

Moray Council - Banffshire Educational Trust

Grants are available for a range of clubs and organisations operating for the benefit of persons belonging to the County of Banff.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2026