Guide to
finding funding
Key steps to think about if you’re looking to bring in income through grants or other fundraising methods.
The Awesome Foundation - Glasgow
The Glasgow Chapter of the Awesome Foundation gives small, no-strings-attached mini-grants to cool projects that will make the world, and Glasgow, more Awesome.
Next deadline: 5 Jun 2024
Levenseat Trust
A range of grants are available to improve the local environment working with the community of Addiewell, Auchengray, Braehead, Fauldhouse, Forth, Longridge, Stoneyburn and Breich.
The Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Fund will consider grants for the conservation of any threatened or poorly known animal, plant or fungus species. Priority will be given to those projects that support the professional development of young conservationists.
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2024
The Alec Dickson Trust
The Trust supports young people who are able to demonstrate that through volunteering or community service they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society.
Next deadline: 14 May 2024
James T Howat Charitable Trust
The Trustees' current policy is to support primarily projects which are for the benefit of Glasgow and her citizens, but Scottish and UK wide projects will be considered for small grants if they can be applied locally.
Hope Trust
The Trust funds worldwide, with a preference for Scotland. Awards are available to organisations that promote temperance and work to combat drug and alcohol abuse. Grants are available to individuals for postgraduate study (PhD) in Theology.
Faith in Community Scotland- Faithful Welcome Small Grants
Small grants to support work with refugees and asylum seekers across Scotland.
Co-operative & Community Finance Limited
Makes loans to employee or community owned social enterprises, including co-operatives, community businesses, development trusts and businesses developed from the charitable and voluntary sector.
Learning Through Landscapes - Local School Nature Grant
Small grants for outdoor learning in schools. Includes funding for outdoor equipment plus training for staff.
Next deadline: 6 Sep 2024
Charles Hayward Foundation - Overseas - Main Grants
Funds projects that improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth Countries of Africa.
Next deadline: 16 Aug 2024