Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
Stirling Council - Community Grants scheme
Funds are given for a variety of projects which benefit residents within the Stirling Council area and help to develop vibrant, resilient communities.
Next deadline: 4 Feb 2025
Mushroom Trust
This small trust supports the creation and improvement of green spaces, particularly in urban environments. It sometimes supports activities that promote the advancement of the arts and heritage.
Next deadline: 31 Mar 2025
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Major Capital Grants Programme
Large grants towards new builds and significant refurbishment, including extensions, of rental accommodation offering high quality support for Veterans with a housing need.
Next deadline: 18 Jun 2025
The Leathersellers’ Small Grants Programme
The small grants programme supports small charities providing vital services to the most vulnerable members of our community.
Next deadline: 3 Feb 2025
Clackmannanshire Council - Community Grant
The Council can offer financial assistance to Clackmannanshire villages or communities to help fund one community celebration in that area each year.
Len Thomson Charitable Trust
Makes grants to charities which are focused on Midlothian. Causes supported include: work with children and young people; advancement of education, health and sport; the relief of poverty or other hardship.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025
West Lothian Educational Trust
The Trust provides grants for various educational purposes for individuals and groups residing in West Lothian. Individuals must have originated in West Lothian and have lived there for the last three years.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025
Four Winds Trust
The trust's purpose is to give those living in cities a better chance to enjoy nature and the beauties of the countryside. This is a small grant making trust.
The Robert Clutterbuck Trust
They prefer their grants to be applied for the purchase of specific items to assist: Armed forces and veterans, sports and recreation for young people, the welfare of domestic animals, natural history and wildlife.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025
City of Edinburgh Council - Community Grants Fund
The Community Grants Fund (CGF) is a small grants scheme provided by the Council. Small grants can be awarded to constituted groups for local community activity.