Funding

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This section will guide you through our application processes and help you choose the right grants programme for your project. We give grants from £300 to over £50,000 to organisations ranging from small local groups to major national charities

Investing in Communities

Investing in CommunitiesBringing real improvements to communities across Scotland by, tackling need and addressing inequalities

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2014 Communities

Building a lasting legacy for communities across Scotland from the 2014 Commonwealth Games

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Awards for All

Grants of between £500 and £10,000 for small grants to help your community project.

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Heroes Return

Providing funding for veterans to revisit the places where they saw action during World War 2.

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  • Investing In Ideas Scotland
    Investing In Ideas
    Open Date: 12 July 2010
    Close Date: See programme details

    Summary of the programme Big Lottery Fund in Scotland wants to provide groups with an opportunity to spend time and money developing ideas that have a clear public b...

  • Life Transitions Scotland
    Life Transitions
    Open Date: 30 June 2010
    Close Date: 30 June 2015

    Amount: £10,000 - £1 million - Supporting people at key times of change and helping them make their lives better for the future.

  • Investing in Communities Scotland
    Investing in Communities
    Open Date: 30 June 2010
    Close Date: 30 June 2015

    Grants: £ 10,000 - £1 million. Bringing real improvements to communities, tackling need and addressing inequalities.

  • Growing Community Assets Scotland
    Growing Community Assets
    Open Date: 30 June 2010
    Close Date: 30 June 2015

    Amount: £10,000 - £1 million - Enabling communities to have more control and influence over their own future through owning physical assets.

  • Supporting 21st Century Life Scotland
    Supporting 21st Century Life
    Open Date: 30 June 2010
    Close Date: 30 June 2015

    Amount: £10,000 - £1 million - Funding projects that build stronger families and stronger communities

  • Forces in Mind UK
    Forces in Mind
    Open Date: 25 June 2010
    Close Date: 22 September 2010

    Summary of the programme The aim of the Forces in Mind programme is to support the psychological well-being and successful and sustainable transition of veterans and...

  • Community Wildlife UK
    Community Wildlife
    Open Date: 2 June 2010
    Close Date: See programme details

    Summary of the programme Community Wildlife will fund projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their local area. BIG ...

  • Awards for All Scotland Scotland
    Awards for All Scotland
    Open Date: 1 April 2009
    Close Date: See programme details

    Grants: £500 - £10,000. Awards for All gives money to projects that encourage people to take part in arts, sport and heritage.

  • Heroes Return UK
    Heroes Return
    Open Date: 1 April 2009
    Close Date: 31 January 2011

    Grants: £150 - £5,500. All WW2 veterans from the UK, Channel Islands and EIRE are able to apply for funding to visit the places where they saw active service.

  • 2014 Communities Scotland
    2014 Communities
    Open Date: 10 November 2008
    Close Date: See programme details

    Grants: £300 - £1000. 2014 Communities offers grants to local sports clubs, voluntary and community organisations, community councils and schools.

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Our funding Programmes 2010-2015

The leaflet below provides information on Investing in Communities and our range of smaller grants programmes in Scotland: