This small grants scheme from Faith in Community Scotland supports the work of faith groups taking small scale local actions which address the link between climate change and poverty. Grants of up to £500 are available. More information and details of how to apply on the Faith in Community Scotland website.
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Matrix Causes Fund
The Matrix Causes Fund provides support to organisations which promote access to justice, equality of opportunity, or a sustainable environment. More information and details of how to apply on the Matrix Chambers website.
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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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BCBN Grant Initiative
BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve. More information …