Guide to finding funding
For support with funding and fundraising, take a look at our funding guide.
National Museums of Scotland - NFA Special Funding Scheme
The National Fund for Acquisitions Special Funding Scheme helps museums which are struggling to raise match funding for acquisitions.
BBC Children in Need - Project Costs Funding Stream
Project costs support for organisations working with children and young people. Project costs support the aims and delivery of a specific piece of work. This work will usually be time-limited, and based on a defined set of activities.
BBC Children in Need - Core Costs Funding Stream
Core costs support for organisations working with children and young people. Core costs are essential organisational and administrative spending. These are the key expenses required to keep your organisation running.
Inverclyde ADP Local Recovery Fund Programme
The Inverclyde ADP Local Recovery Fund Programme is a small local grant programme available to constituted third sector organisations supporting individuals and families affected by problematic alcohol and drug use.
Next deadline: 19 May 2024
Soirbheas - Express (Tier 1) Grants
Soirbheas provide grants funded by wind farm community benefit. Express grants are small awards for projects which benefit residents in the Glen Urquhart or Strathglass Community Council areas.
The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts
The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts is the operating office of 17 grant-making trusts established by three generations of the Sainsbury family. Each trust works autonomously as an independent legal entity with a separate board of trustees.
Queensberry House Trust
The Trust's objects are widely drawn but the trustees generally give where the need is shown and the donation would make a significant difference to the charity concerned. They tend to focus on supporting the elderly in the Lothians.
Next deadline: 15 Sep 2024
Auchrobert Community Fund
The Auchrobert Community Energy Society Community Fund aims to support communities in the vicinity of Auchrobert windfarm to pursue environmental projects which benefit the people who live in the immediate vicinity of the windfarm.
Next deadline: 31 May 2024
East Ayrshire Council - Community Grants to Local Organisations
East Ayrshire Council offers a wide range of grants to voluntary organisations. Grants are intended to provide or maintain cultural, social, welfare, recreational or sporting facilities or to promote these activities.
Next deadline: 26 Jul 2024
SSE - Clyde Borders Community Fund
Supports projects which enhance quality of life for local residents; contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; and promote community spirit and encourage community activity in the areas of Upper Tweed, Tweedsmuir & Skirling.
Next deadline: 12 Jul 2024