Guide to
finding funding
Key steps to think about if you’re looking to bring in income through grants or other fundraising methods.
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The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation
Supports projects with clear benefit to communities in Moray and the Highlands and Islands. They will fund a huge variety of capital projects.
The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust
Not-for-profit community projects can apply for up to 50% of the costs of an electricity connection within the Scottish Hydro-Electric Distribution area, particularly those in rural areas.
Next deadline: 20 May 2024
Shetland Amenity Trust - Heritage Grant Scheme
Provides grant assistance for heritage related projects of exceptional quality e.g. architecture, natural environment, access, interpretation, archaeology, conservation and acquisition.
Next deadline: 31 May 2024
Shetland Islands Council - Economic Development Grant Scheme
The Economic Development Grant Scheme aims to stimulate local economic activity by supporting individuals, businesses and organisations to turn ideas into commercial reality.
The Pebble Trust
The Trust provides grant funding for projects which support the vision of a more sustainable and equal society. Applications will be prioritised from the Highlands and Islands.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Community Right To Buy Fund
Financial support is available to communities to utilise existing Community Right to Buy legislation, allowing communities to register an interest in acquiring land or buildings and have the first option to purchase if/when it's offered for sale.
Scottish Sea Farms - Heart of the Community Trust
Provides grants to community projects that deliver lasting change in Shetland, Orkney, Highland and Argyll.
Shetland Charitable Trust - Capital Works Bridging Loan Scheme
This bridging loan scheme is available to organisations carrying out work on a public facility or providing a new public facility in Shetland which is eligible for grant funding from EU/Scottish Government/Lottery.
Shetland Islands Council - Early Learning and Childcare Fund
Aims to help maintain, grow, develop and improve the services provided in the Early Learning and Childcare sector. They will consider funding equipment, furniture and non-statutory training.
Air Discount Scheme
The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) aims to tackle the problem of high air fares for the remotest communities in the Highlands and Islands by providing a discount of 50% on the core air fare on eligible routes.