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- Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund
- Covid-19 Residential Outdoor Education Centre Recovery Fund
Funding Directory
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Allander Youth Activities Charitable Trust (Scotland only)
The Trust aims to support voluntary organisations in Scotland promoting the education and training of young people at a local level.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation
The Foundation aims to promote the arts, culture and heritage for the public benefit.
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Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust
This Trust awards grants that give disadvantaged young people the opportunity to develop an interest in outdoor activities. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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ASDA Foundation
The ASDA Foundation supports a range of good causes around the UK. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund offers funding to voluntary and community organisations for projects that will make a real difference to local communities.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Archer Trust
A UK Christian charitable grant-making trust which supports small UK charities for whom a grant of between £250 and £3,000 will make a big difference. Trustees normally meet in March and September.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Baillie Gifford Community Awards Programme
This programme considers grants up to £5,000 to support grass roots community organisations across the whole of Scotland and replaces the Express Grants programme.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Bank of Scotland Foundation
This Bank of Scotland Foundation helps individuals and charities to work together to ensure a better quality of life within their community.
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BBC Children in Need Core Costs
Supports the essential organisational and administrative spending of charities and not-for-profit organisations that work with children and young people. No deadline for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme
Programme supporting children and young people living with severe poverty as well as additional pressures such as domestic violence, disability or poor health in the family.
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BBC Children Project Costs stream
This funding stream supports charities and not-for-profit organisations working with children and young people to deliver a specific piece of work. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired
This charity provides funding to children and young people with hearing impairments and charities which promote the welfare of hearing impaired children and young people. No deadlines for applications
NO CLOSING DATE
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Carnegie Dunfermline Trust
Grants are given for projects and activities with social, community, educational, cultural, sporting and recreational purposes that benefit particularly young people within the Dunfermline area.
NO CLOSING DATE
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charities.connected
Charities can apply for free mobile connectivity to help and eradicate tackle digital exclusion.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Charity Digital Exchange
The Charity Digital Exchange offers donated technology products from partners such as Microsoft, Symantec and Cisco to eligible UK-registered charities. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Clothworkers' Foundation
The Clothworker’s Foundation provides Main and Small grants to registered charities in the UK whose work supports disadvantaged young people. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
This Fund aims to support adult community-based initiatives to support mental health and wellbeing in communities across Scotland. Application timings differ by local Third Sector Interface areas.
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Community RePaint
Community RePaint is a UK-wide network of paint re-use schemes aimed at those looking to source paint for their community projects.
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Community Vehicle Grants
Funding of £1,000 to £10,000 towards the costs of the purchase or upgrade of a vehicle used by your charity. Apply any time – no set closing date.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Corra Foundation Strategy 2020 – 2030
The Corra Foundation distributes funds to recognised charities in Scotland which focus on improving the quality of life for disadvantaged people.
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Cray Trust
The Trust supports charities and community groups benefiting young people in the east of Scotland.
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Creative Scotland Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development
This fund aims to enable organisations to explore ways of working that will help them to adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Cattanach Charitable Trust
Supporting projects which work with children from pre-birth to three years old who are affected by levels of relative deprivation. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Change-Makers Initiative
Mentoring and funding of between £100 and £5,000 available to young people aged 11 to 19 to work on grass-roots level ideas with art and science at the core of the social action project.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Cross Trust
This charity gives grants to young Scots in financial need. Awards are made to individuals or organisations in Scotland. Qualifying individuals must be under 30 and of Scottish birth or parentage.
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Dewar Arts Awards
The Dewar Arts Awards support talented young artists in Scotland, who do not have the financial means to pursue their ambitions.
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Dr Guthrie’s Association (Scotland)
Funding is available for not-for-profit organisations that support economically and socially disadvantaged children and young people in Scotland.
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The Dulverton Trust
The Trust supports charities to intervene in different aspects of youth disadvantage such as homelessness, character building, mentoring and employability skills.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Edinburgh Trades Fund
Small grants are available for children and young people aged 21 and below in Edinburgh with educational, health or family needs. No deadline for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
Funding the charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Forces Children Scotland – Scotland’s Armed Forces Children’s Charity
Operates a Grants Programme which provides grants to individuals from Armed Forces families to support their education and well-being.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme
One year grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available towards core costs, equipment or project funding for small charities. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Funding Scotland
Find funding for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations using this online directory.
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Gambling Education Youth Fund
Groups of young people aged 12-25 in youth work organisations across Scotland can apply for up to £500 to turn their ideas into action and create their own gambling education project.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Garfield Weston Foundation
Grants are made across the UK to organisations supporting a variety of projects, including youth work, communities and the arts. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The George and Grace Thomson Trust
The Trust awards grants of between £500 and £2,000 to organisations that focus especially on projects that benefit people in Dundee and address poverty and social exclusion. No deadlines.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Google Grants
Designed for registered charities, Google Grants provides free advertising on Google AdWords for charities seeking to inform and engage people online. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation
The Foundation funds activity-based projects that demonstrate a clear benefit to communities in Moray, the Highlands and the north east of Scotland.
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The Holywood Trust
Creating opportunities for young people in Dumfries and Galloway. The Trust helps them fulfil their potential in cultural, educational and social aspects of their lives.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Happy Days Children's Charity - Group day trips and activity
Supports groups who work with young people with additional support needs to go on a group day trip or activity holiday. Applications can be made at any time.
NO CLOSING DATE
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ILF Scotland Transition Fund
This Fund provides money for up to one year, to support young people aged between 16 and 25 who are living with disabilities to improve their lives. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Improving Lives
The Improving Lives programme provides grants for charities, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises to help people when other sources of support have failed. No deadlines for applications
NO CLOSING DATE
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Investing in Enterprise Fund
This Fund creates significant social investment opportunities and support for Scotland's third sector. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Leathersellers' Company Small Grants Programme
Small one-off grants up to a maximum of £5,000 are open to applications from UK charities that support vulnerable people in high deprivation areas and have an annual income under £200,000.
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Leslie Sell Charitable Trust
The Scouting and Guiding movement can receive small grants to help with the cost of making repairs, or purchasing sundry items of equipment. It also assists groups and individuals to make trips.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Magic Little Grants 2022
Local charities and community groups can now apply for grants of £500 to deliver projects across Great Britain.
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Make a Change Fund
Deaf young people aged between 8-25 years old can apply for up to £1,000 to make their local area better for other deaf young people by creating and leading exciting new projects.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Mary Janet King Fund
This fund supports community groups working with young people in arts and music through grants of up to £5,000. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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McInvest Community Grant Awards
McIntosh of Strathmore supports local community groups and small charities through its Grant Awards scheme. No deadline for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Morrisons Foundation
Supporting good causes throughout the UK that really make a difference to people's lives. Projects should benefit the local community. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The MSE Charity
The MSE Charity gives grants to UK not for profit organisations that deliver activities which make a lasting impact on how people think, behave and manage their money.
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Community Grants Fund
The Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 to voluntary and community groups to encourage small scale activity that benefits local communities. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The National Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All
Giving groups a chance to apply for grants between £300 and £10,000 for projects that help local communities and people in most need.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The National Lottery Community Fund - Bringing People Together
This Fund supports projects that build stronger connections across communities, and improve the infrastructure and conditions that are needed to strengthen these connections. Deadlines ongoing.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland: Community Led
Through community-led funding the National Lottery aim to support communities to improve the places in which they live and the wellbeing of those most in need.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The National Lottery Community Fund - (Scotland) - Improving Lives
Grants from £10,000 to £200,000 to support young people, children and families currently facing challenging circumstances. Available for extended period after 30 September 2022.
NO CLOSING DATE
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National Lottery Good Causes Portal
Search for funding programmes supporting good causes across the UK.
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The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has resumed accepting small and medium project funding applications and launched an interest free loans pilot.
NO CLOSING DATE
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New Park Educational Trust
The Trust gives grants to individuals and organisations in order to help promote the education and development of young people in north east Fife.
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The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland: Young Start Fund
Young Start aims to create opportunities for children and young people aged eight to 24 across Scotland to help them realise their potential.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The National Heritage Memorial Fund
The National Heritage MemorialFund's £40m COVID-19 Response Fund is available to support heritage assets that are nationally important in Scotland. The fund will close at the end of April 2023.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Outward Bound Trust Adventure Fund
The Outward Bound Adventure Fund provides fundng for an Outward Bound summer of adventure.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Funding for projects in the UK that help individuals overcome disadvantage, social exclusion and lack of opportunity and so realise their full potential. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund
Supports organisations whose main purpose is working with and for young people (aged 14-25) who face complex transitions to adulthood. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
NO CLOSING DATE
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PF Charitable Trust
This Trust supports work at community level. Registered charities can apply for grants up to £5,000. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Ponton House Trust
Grants for organisations working with young people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area, in the region of £1,000 to £3,000. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Percy Bilton Charity
Open to registered charities in the UK, whose primary objectives is to assist disadvantaged/underprivileged young people. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Pixel Fund
This Fund provides grants to UK based charities in order to support the improvement in mental health and well-being of children and young adults.
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The Pleasance Trust
This Trust awards grants mainly to small voluntary organisations in the Edinburgh area which promote the activities of benefit to young people in the Edinburgh area.
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The Prince's Trust Development Awards
Cash grants of up to £300 for course fees, equipment and work clothing to help young people move into education, training or employment.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Queens Cross Community Chest
Grants of up to £150 are available to children and young people aged 1 to 25 in the Queens Cross Housing Association area to fund various activities.
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The Rayne Foundation
Grants for charitable and not-for-profit organisations across the UK that work in the fields of arts, health and wellbeing, education and social issues. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Robertson Trust
From 2020 to 2030 the Robertson Trust will provide around £200m in funding to third sector organisations helping people and communities in Scotland living with poverty and trauma.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Ross and Liddell Community Bursary
Funding of £500 is available to support community groups, clubs and charities buy equipment and kit or to fulfil projects. 2022 applications are now open.
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Rozelle Trust
The Rozelle Trust aims to help charities who activities are primarily based in Scotland, or overseas in developing countries. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Scotmid Community Grants Scheme
Scotmid's Community Grants help deserving causes across Scotland. They support hundreds of projects which have touched the lives of people living in the communities they serve.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Scottish International Education Trust
Supporting individuals that contribute to the cultural, social or economic wellbeing of Scotland or improve the Scottish environment. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Scottish Schools Pipe and Drums Trust - Open Grant Fund
Trust supports piping and drumming and pipe bands in state schools. The Trust funds tuition and related costs on a matched basis, and offers guidance.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Scottish Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes through Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants.
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Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund
Aims to encourage people to change their behaviours to walk or cycle as part of their everyday short journeys. The fund will also encourage people to use sustainable travel choices for longer journeys
NO CLOSING DATE
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Souter Charitable Trust
The Trust supports projects directed at the relief of all aspects of human suffering in the UK and overseas with a particular but not exclusive Christian emphasis and ethos.
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The St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation
Supporting projects that provide for under-25s in the UK who suffer from physical or mental health difficulties or conditions, or a life-threatening or degenerative illness. No deadlines.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Stand Up to Sectarianism Small Grants Scheme
The Stand Up to Sectarianism Small Grants Scheme makes up to £500 available to community-based youth groups to tackle local experiences of sectarianism.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Strengthening Communities
This grant programme aims to support small charitable organisations that work at grassroots level in the most deprived and disadvantaged areas of the UK. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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SUEZ Communities Trust Scottish Landfill Communities Fund
SUEZ Communities Trust provides funds to not-for-profit organisations to undertake work that is eligible under the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Schroder Charity Trust
Registered UK charities can apply for grants of up to £5,000 towards core and project costs. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Social Enterprise Net Zero Transition Fund
This Fund aims to support social enterprises and the wider third sector to make the transition to carbon net-zero. Activities that reduce the carbon footprint will be supported.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Stevenston Charitable Trust
The Trust awards grants usually between £1,000 and £3,000 in the majority of cases to charities which work towards the advancement of arts, culture and heritage.
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Tesco Community Grants
Tesco Community Grants will award funding to charities and community organisations for local projects that focus on supporting children and families as well as projects tackling food poverty.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Training and Continuing Professional Development (YMI CPD) Fund
Funding is available for organisations and individuals resident in Scotland who are dedicated to strengthening youth music in Scotland.
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Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
Supporting projects in the UK which address issues in rural communities and/or areas of urban deprivation. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Variety Youth Club Grants
Supports youth clubs and supplies them with essential equipment through part-funding. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Volunteering Matters - Action Earth Grant Awards
These grants help get people and communities busy outdoors. The campaign has grants up to £250 to give to groups of volunteers who are carrying out environmental activities.
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What’s Your Big Idea?!
This is a small grants fund for young people in Scotland aged 12-25 who want to get an exciting idea off the ground and turn it into reality. Rolling deadline.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The William Syson Foundation
Promotes, develops and ensures the practice and enjoyment of the arts, including the visual and performing arts, literature and heritage and works to support the arts sector. No deadlines.
NO CLOSING DATE
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The Wood Foundation (TWF)
A Scottish-based Trust with a global outlook investing over £50million into economic, community and enterprise activities.
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Wooden Spoon Charity
Wooden Spoon Charity provides grants to organisations and charities in the UK to run projects that benefit children and young people under 25. No deadlines for applications.
NO CLOSING DATE
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Young Carers Funding
This funding is intended to support young carers across Scotland who are burdened with more responsibility and less free time as well as being under greater strain due to the coronavirus.
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Young Carer Grant
The Young Carer Grant is a cash benefit of £300 paid to young carers aged 16 to 18 living in Scotland.
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St Andrews Community Trust
The Trust allocates funds to clubs, charitable organisations and good causes in and around St Andrews. Deadline: 12 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Thu, 12 Jan 2023
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Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme
This scheme provides grants of up to £5,000 for essential works to enable not-for-profit theatres across the UK to be viable and thrive in the future. Deadline: 13 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 13 Jan 2023
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The Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund SCIO Grants for Voluntary Organisations
The Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund provides grants to charitable status voluntary organisations that provide social welfare in the Edinburgh and Lothian area. Deadline: 17 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Tue, 17 Jan 2023
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Youth Activities Small Grants Fund
Aberdeen City Council offers small grants of up to £1,500 to children and young people to enable them to contribute to their own communities in Aberdeen. Deadline: 24 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Hedley Foundation
The Hedley Foundation's main objective is young people - their education, recreation, support, training, health and welfare. Deadline: 25 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Wed, 25 Jan 2023
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The Lintel Trust Small Grant Programme
Supports projects that help those recognised as being most disadvantaged in social housing. Deadline: 25 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Wed, 25 Jan 2023
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John Watson's Trust
The Trust awards educational grants to the benefit of those aged 21 or under who are in a situation of disadvantage and/or have additional support needs. Deadline: 27 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 27 Jan 2023
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The Radcliffe Trust Music Grants
The Radcliffe Trust supports classical music performance and training, especially chamber music, composition and music education. Deadline: 31 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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UK-German Connection
UK-German Connection offers three grants which support joint activities and visits between schools, FE colleges and youth groups in the UK and Germany. Deadline: 31 January 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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The Fat Beehive Foundation
The Foundation provides small grants of up to £2,500 to other small UK charities for websites and digital products. Deadline: 6 January 2022
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 06 Jan 2023
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The Woodward Charitable Trust
Children and young people who are isolated, at risk of exclusion or involved in antisocial behaviour are among the areas supported by this fund. Deadline: 16 December 2022.
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 16 Dec 2022
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Youth Music Incubator Fund
Grants up to £30,000 for organisations across the music industry, to create meaningful paid career opportunities for young people aged 18-25. Deadline: 2 December 2022.
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 02 Dec 2022
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Bairdwatson Charitable Trust
The Trust provides grants to registered charities and social enterprises that work in employment and vocational skills training specifically for young people. Deadline: 23 December 2022.
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 23 Dec 2022
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Co-op Foundation - Future Communities Fund
This fund aims to help create a world of diverse and inclusive communities, where the systemic issues of inequity and injustice, especially for young people are addressed. Deadline: 23 December 2022.
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 23 Dec 2022
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The Stafford Trust
A Scottish charitable trust which provides financial support to charities registered in the UK. Deadline: 31 December 2022.
CLOSING DATE: Sat, 31 Dec 2022
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The Awesome Foundation
Mini-grants are available under a special round of awards to local projects in Glasgow run by someone or groups of people aged 5 to 25. Deadline: 5 December 2022.
CLOSING DATE: Mon, 05 Dec 2022
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FCC Scottish Action Fund
The FCC Communities Foundation provides funding for community, heritage, and environmental projects in areas around eligible waste management sites in Scotland. Deadline: 7 December 2022.
CLOSING DATE: Wed, 07 Dec 2022
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Youth Music Initiative Funding
Creating access to high quality music making opportunities for young people aged 0-25, particularly for those that would not normally have the chance to participate.
CLOSING DATE: Thu, 08 Dec 2022
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ASDA Foundation - Cost of Living Grants
The Cost-of-Living Grants scheme focuses on supporting groups with increased costs relating to rent and utility bill support, as well as increased costs associated with essential food provision.
CLOSING DATE: Wed, 01 Feb 2023
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ASH Scotland Small Grants for Community Organisations
Small grants are available to support community organisations to improve people’s health and wellbeing by addressing smoking. Deadline: 20 February 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Mon, 20 Feb 2023
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Agar Trust
The Agar Trust supports young people (8-21) resident in rural Scotland, who demonstrate exceptional musical ability and wish to further their musical education. Deadline: 28 February 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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The Weir Charitable Trust
The Trust aims to support small community groups of charities with an income of £125,000 or less per annum based in Scotland and providing services across Scotland. Deadline: 28 February 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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The Gannochy Trust
The Gannochy Trust is an independent grant-making charitable trust which supports registered charities in Scotland (Perth and Kinross in particular). Deadline: 3 February 2023
CLOSING DATE: Fri, 03 Feb 2023
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Love Your Network grant
Grants are available for community groups to deliver projects which will benefit people or wildlife on the traffic-free paths of the National Cycle Network in Scotland. Deadline: 6 February 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Mon, 06 Feb 2023
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Kelly Family Charitable Trust
Interested in funding charities whose activities involve the whole family, in initiatives that seek to tackle issues that face one or more of its members. Deadline: 1 March 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Wed, 01 Mar 2023
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The Weavers' Company Benevolent Fun
Helping young people at risk of criminal involvement to stay out of trouble and assist in the rehabilitation of offenders, particularly young offenders. Deadline: 16 March 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Thu, 16 Mar 2023
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Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
A Quaker Trust which supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice. Deadline: 28 March 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Tue, 28 Mar 2023
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European Youth Foundation
Encourage youth activities that promote understanding, co-operation and peace among young people in Europe. Deadline: 1 April 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Sat, 01 Apr 2023
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Sport Facilities Fund
This Fund supports capital projects that create or improve places where people can become involved in and participate in sport and physical activity. Deadline: 1 April 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Sat, 01 Apr 2023
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The Novum Trust
Providing small short-term, one-off grants generally of between £500 and £2,500 to support distinctively new and Scottish projects in Christian action and research. Deadline: 15 April 2023.
CLOSING DATE: Sat, 15 Apr 2023