Funding

Awards For All
Wednesday, 17 November
Awards for All offers community groups grants between Â£500-Â£10,000
B.T Community Connections now open for applications
Tuesday, 24 July
This is opportunity for groups to apply for 12 months free broadband.
Bank of Scotland Foundation
Monday, 12 December
This Small Grants Programme accepts applications up to and including Â£20,000 from charities registered in Scotland
BANK OF SCOTLAND FOUNDATION - SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME
Monday, 30 May
Developing and improving local communities (for example, projects which bring people back into the community who may have been excluded; Enhancing learning opportunities across all ages and sectors.
BBC Children in Need
Wednesday, 1 December
Children in Need’s focus is firmly on those children and young people who are experiencing disadvantage.
BBC Performing Arts fund
Tuesday, 24 April
The performing arts fund will be supporting community music and music talent.
Big Lottery Fund
Wednesday, 17 November
Investing in Communities Fund grants up one million are available
Big Lottery Fund - Communities and Families Fund is undersubscribed
Tuesday, 11 December
Big Lottery Fund - Communities and Families Fund is undersubscribed at the moment and BLF particularly welcome applications from smaller grassroots organisations.
BT Community Connections
Wednesday, 1 December
Community and charitable organisations can apply for a laptop and a years worth of broadband connection. Closing date 13th January 2011
BT Community Connections
Wednesday, 3 August
The scheme - an award scheme which offers community groups the chance to get online and help people discover the internet.
Caithness and North Sutherland Fund
Wednesday, 23 November
The Caithness and North Sutherland Fund was established by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd to distribute funding to community organisations for projects that will increase the attractiveness of Caithness and North Sutherland as a place to live, work and invest. There is a particular emphasis on achieving environmental, social, cultural and infrastructure improvements.
CASH 4 CLUBS
Tuesday, 7 June
Local grassroots community sports clubs in the UK that require funding for equipment, facilities or coaching can apply for grants of between Â£250 and Â£1,000 through Cash-4-Clubs.
Cash Back for communities - rugby
Tuesday, 29 March
Scottish rugby is to recieve money to invest in rugby club facillities and activities over next three years
Cashback for Communities Youth Work Fund
Monday, 16 July
This fund has now open for applications.
CashBack for Creativity
Wednesday, 1 August
CashBack for creativity is to provide access to quality experimental opportunities in dance, film, and music for young people ( 0-25 years) in communities where there is an identified need.
Change Plan Fund
Monday, 3 December
Change Plan Fund is open to groups that deliver services for older people.
Charity Technology Exchange programme
Tuesday, 24 July
If you are a charity and needing to buy new software equipment then Charity Technology Exchange (CTX) may be a way of purchasing equipment at minimum cost.
CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP FUND
Monday, 30 May
Community groups and self-help groups, branches of national charities can apply for projects that
address a community issue.
Coastal Communities Fund
Tuesday, 20 March
The Coastal Communities Fund is designed to support economic development of coastal communities by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs. closing date 27th march 2012, there will other dates to follow.
Coastal Communities Fund round 2;
Monday, 18 March
The Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) is a UK-wide programme, delivered by BIG on behalf of the UK Government Treasury and Department for Local Government and Communities and the Devolved Administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Communities 2014
Wednesday, 30 March
Grants available fromÂ£300 - Â£2,000
Community Food and Health grant
Tuesday, 10 July
Community food and health grant for healthy eating projects.
Community Food and Health Scotland
Thursday, 6 June
The Annual Development Fund will open on Friday 14 June and close on Friday 9 August 5pm.
Community Spaces Fund
Tuesday, 10 July
Big Lottery has reopened Community Spaces programme for community projects.
Creative Identities Dance Fund
Thursday, 25 August
The Dance Fund is a strand of Creative Scotland’s Creative Identities programme which is being delivered in partnership with YouthLink Scotland,
Early Years Action Fund
Tuesday, 29 March
The Early Years Early Action Fund will open in mid-May 2011 and full criteria and application forms
will be available then.
Facilitation Fund for Disabled People’s User Group.
Wednesday, 1 August
Disabled Peoples User Led Organisations (DPULOs) run by and for disabled people, often provide support and services alongside those provided by the public sector. Drawing on their own first hand experience of disability, they have clear ideas about what works and what doesn’t.
Forestry Commission Seedcorn Fund
Wednesday, 31 October
The fund is designed to support groups that are encouraging greater use of woods by people to derive health, wellbeing and community benefits.
Healthy hearts Grants
Monday, 28 May
The scheme - supports innovative projects designed to promote heart health and to prevent or reduce the risks of heart disease in specific groups or communities.
Highland Council Discretionary Budget
Wednesday, 14 April
The criteria is the funds can be used to grant aid an external body.
Jubillee Funding
Tuesday, 30 November
Big LotteryGot a great idea for a project to inspire your community?

Want to involve local people working together to tackle a problem?

Know what you want to do but need some money to make it happen?

The Jubilee Peopleâ€™s Millions could be the answer!

The Big Lottery Fund and ITV, with the approval of Buckingham Palace, will be helping to mark the Queenâ€™s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Weâ€™re looking for new projects that will improve local places and the lives of people in your community.

In June 2011 ITV regional news will feature two great project ideas in each region each night for three nights, competing for viewersâ€™ phone votes. At stake is up to Â£60,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.

To have a chance of winning youâ€™ll need to inspire local people to get involved with your project. Itâ€™ll also need to capture the publicâ€™s imagination and persuade them to vote for you.

We have Â£3.6 million to give out. We expect to make four awards in each ITV region.
Landfill Community Fund
Monday, 3 December
Highland community groups are being invited to make a bid for a new tranche of £100,000 of funding to develop or enhance children’s play areas
Lankelly Chase Foundation
Tuesday, 5 April
Small grants programme for summer activities
Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund
Wednesday, 31 October
The fund will provide funding for capital grant projects which create or improve places in local communities. Grants between £10,000 and £100,000 are available for a very wide range of community led projects. projects eligible for funding:
Lloyds Foundation grants
Monday, 6 December
Main grants for grassroots groups
May Gurney fund focus on helping people back into work
Wednesday, 10 August
Scottish charities that help people get back to work could receive a cash boost, thanks to the Scottish Community Foundation and the May Gurney Foundation.
New grant scheme for community football.
Tuesday, 29 May
Grants are for one off activities for under 18years football clubs.
People’s Postcode Trust
Wednesday, 1 December
The trust provides grants up to Â£10,000
Peoples Millions
Monday, 18 March
From March 13th groups across Scotland have the chance to win £50k to make a difference in their communities and turn dreams into reality as The People’s Millions launches for 2013.
Planning Aid
Wednesday, 17 November
Planning advice and support for rural community groups
Postcode lottery, Dream fund
Tuesday, 4 October
The Peopleâ€™s Postcode Lottery Dream Fund exists to give organisations the chance to deliver a project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life. In order to make the most of resources available, all applications must come from a collaboration of one or more organisations.
Realising Ambition funding
Tuesday, 4 October
The realising ambition programme wants to replicate interventions which are proven to support children and young peopleaged 8 - 14 year olds.
SCOTMID CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY GRANTS
Thursday, 11 April
The scheme - gives support to local communities served by Scotmid and Semichem stores.
Scottish Land Fund
Tuesday, 6 March
The Land Fund will open for applications this summer
Single Outcome Agreements - Guidance for Community Planning Partnerships
Thursday, 5 August
single_outcome_agreement_guidance.pdf
Small capacity building fund
Tuesday, 3 April
Capacity building fund just opened particularly for those providing play to 5-13 years olds.
Small grants Children in Need
Tuesday, 21 May
Funding is available to organisations that are supporting children and young people of 18 years and under who are experiencing disadvantage. You can apply for grants up to £10,000
SNH Funding
Tuesday, 24 April
The grants programme offers Natural Project Grants for larger, long-term activities and Community Action Grants for local, smaller, short-term activities
Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust
Wednesday, 1 August
This fund can help local community gardens develop new schemes within the garden.
Swimathon Foundation grants
Monday, 17 January
Grants available to community groups who can demonstrate how funding will allow them to help more people participate in and enjoy swimming and to make swimming more accessible.
Tecso Charity Trust Community Awards
Tuesday, 22 January
Funding for childrens welfare projects available next closing date is March 31st.
Tesco Charity Community Awards Charity Community Awards
Monday, 9 January
The Tesco Charity Community Awards for grants for children and their education and welfare will re-open for applications on 1 December 2011.
THE HENRY SMITH CHARITY
Monday, 30 May
A large grant making charity, which make grants totalling approximately Â£25 million each year to up to 1,000 organisations and charities, for initiatives and projects that address social inequality and economic disadvantage.
The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) programme has opened again.
Monday, 28 May
The programme offers loans of up to £150,000 to cover 95% of agreed costs and provides free local advice and support as well.
The Weir Charitable Trust
Tuesday, 19 February
The Weir Charitable Trust was set up in 2013 by Chris and Colin Weir following their £161m win on the EuroMillions’ draw in 2011.
Volant Charitable Trust
Tuesday, 6 December
The Scottish Community Foundation works with the Volant charitable Trust to make awards of up to Â£10,000 per annum
Voluntary Action Fund
Tuesday, 29 March
Small grants available to groups to promote and celebrate volunteering
Voluntary Action Fund grants available
Thursday, 3 May
In its 30th anniversary year, the Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) has announced the launch of its new Volunteering Development Grant.
Voluntary Action Fund- Community Chest
Tuesday, 29 March
groups can apply for Training, visiting other organisations and consultancy
Voluntary Sector Development Fund - Apply Now
Tuesday, 31 July
Funding assists with the costs of Scottish Vocational Qualifications and Professional Development Awards and small and medium sized voluntary organisations are encouraged to apply.
Young start funding
Tuesday, 20 March
Young Start is a grants programme run by the Big Lottery Fund to distribute money from dormant accounts.

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