South Lanarkshire Council - Community Grants

Organisations running local gala events and summer festivals can apply for financial help. Also supports play schemes run by parents and volunteers.

The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) - Scottish Land Fund

The fund will help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations into viable projects.

Historic Environment Scotland - Historic Environment Support Fund

This small fund is used to support various non-recurring heritage-related events throughout the year e.g. producing publications and supporting community outreach. It also supports owners to repair and plan for maintenance of historic properties.

Next deadline: 30th Nov 2021

Midlothian Council - Grants for community groups

The council has a number of grants streams for community groups focussing on the following areas: Developing Communities, Employability, Learning and Training, Health and Physical Activity, Poverty.

Renfrewshire Council – Pre-Five Voluntary Sector Grants

Provides financial assistance to groups who wish to promote work relating to pre-five's, under three's and workplace day care facilities.

Glasgow City Council - Area Budgets

Each of Glasgow’s 21 Area Partnerships awards small grants for a variety of developmental projects including those that promote community activity, equipment costs, bus hire and start up grants.

East Renfrewshire Council - Tenants Association Grant Fund

This fund is available to assist tenants’ groups by providing: Start up funding, an annual grant to help with running costs and one off grants for special projects.

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grants

The Forestry Grant Scheme offers financial support for the creation of new woodland and the sustainable management of existing woodland.

Dundee City Council - Community Development Fund

Grants are available to support administrative, volunteer training and programme development costs for groups and organisations whose programmes promote inclusion and community learning opportunities.

Opened: 9th Aug 2019

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) - Sport and Games Grants

The Comhairle gives grants to approved voluntary bodies for social, cultural or leisure purposes.