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Ethnic Minority Development Fund

The Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF) supports grassroots ethnic minority‑led organisations in Scotland to access funding, strengthen capacity and build long‑term sustainability.  In the 2026 round, the EMDF offers grants of £500–£15,000, with a total of £500,000 available. More information and details of how to apply on the CEMVO website.

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Climate Action Fund – Food Systems

The National Lottery Community Fund has released a video presentation, introducing the latest round of the Climate Action Fund, which offers funding to strengthen food systems and reduce food insecurity. This webinar describes the funding available, who can apply, and top hints and tips. The video is available on YouTube.

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Financial support in Scotland

The National Lottery Community Fund is developing new funding programmes, part of which will focus on financial inclusion. To help develop this funding, they want to hear from organisations that work with people who: experience financial crisis; cannot access or use financial services; have problem debt; and cannot access fair and affordable credit. More information …

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Fairer Life Chances fund

This funding from the National Lottery Community Fund is open to projects in Scotland that support children, young people and families. Or that help people be healthier and have better access to support. More information and details of how to apply on the National Lottery Community Fund website.  

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Community Spaces Fund

This fund from the Robertson Trust offers grants from £5,000 – £20,000 to support the costs of community centres, hubs or anchor organisations who are delivering and/or hosting a range of services and activities to meet the needs of their community. More information and details of how to apply on the Robertson Trust website.  

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Climate Action Fund – Food Systems

This webinar from the National Lottery Community Fund will share information about the Climate Action Fund – Food Systems scheme that launched on 14 January 2026. The session is for organisations and partnerships that meet the eligibility requirements and are interested in applying for this funding. 14 May 2026 11 am Online More information and registration on …

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The Boost Fund

Corra Foundation’s Boost Fund is now open to small community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Grants of £500-£3000 are available. More information and details of how to apply on the Corra Foundation website. 

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Climate Action Fund – Food Systems

The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) is offering funding for projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities, and support ways of producing enough healthy, affordable food without harming the planet. £2,500,000 – £7,000,000 is available. More information and details of how to apply on the TNLCF website.

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Ideas for Change Funding

Inspiring Scotland is working with Changing Ideas on this ‘call for ideas’ to fund early-stage campaigning projects that aim to tackle a social injustice. Projects could help shape new campaigns or strengthen existing ones by exploring ideas, building evidence, or testing approaches. Grants between £3000 to £10,000 are available for eligible projects. More information on …

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Action Earth Fund

This fund from Volunteering Matters is now open for 2025. Any group of volunteers in urban areas are able to apply for grants up to £250 to run environmental activities in green spaces in built-up areas and centres of population. More information and details of how to apply on the Volunteering Matters website

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