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STP Funding Finder November 2017

Welcome to Scotland’s Towns Partnership’s Funding Finder for November 2017.

Please use the arrows to expand the desired theme, you can then find the name of the fund along with the amount available and application deadline date. Please use the arrows to reveal more information.

If you would like to bring a fund to our attention that is not included in this document, or have any queries, please contact us here.

Regeneration

Edinburgh World Heritage - Conservation Funding Programme | N/A | N/A

Funding Programme to help property owners within the site conserve their historic building. The priorities for funding are:

● Conserve or enhance the Site through proactive interventions ● Satisfy the EWH Site Management Plan policies and proposals ● Meet the objectives of the EWH Action Plan ● Give additionality to public works projects ● Benefit public, community or charitable purposes ● Lever in other funds and initiatives for the benefit of the Site ● Facilitate joint partnership working to enhance the environment

Eligibility: public, community or charitable organisations

More information, guidance documents and application details can be found here: http://www.ewht.org.uk/conservation-funding-programme

Glasgow City Heritage Trust - Building Repairs Grant | £10, 000 | N/A

The purpose of Glasgow City Heritage Trust’s Building Repair Grant programme is to help preserve and enhance the unique character of the built environment.

Eligibility: For your property to be considered eligible for priority assistance it must be within one of the following conservation areas: Central, East Pollokshields, Shawlands or Walmer Crescent. A number of other areas may be considered, please see http://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/grants/

More information, guidance documents and application details can be found here: http://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/grants/

Sharing Heritage - Heritage Lottery Fund | £3000 - £10, 000 | N/A

This programme is for any type of project related to heritage in the UK. Projects must achieve at least one outcome for people. Outcomes for people:

● developed skills● learnt about heritage● changed their attitudes and/or behaviour● had an enjoyable experience● volunteered time● Outcomes for heritage:● better managed● in better condition● better interpreted and explained● identified/recorded● Outcomes for communities:● environmental impacts will be reduced● more people and a wider range of people will have engaged with heritage● organisations will be more resilient● local economy will be boosted● local areas/communities will be a better place to live, work or visit

Eligibility: charities or trusts; community or voluntary groups; community/parish councils; community interest companies; local authorities; other public sector organisations, such as nationally funded museums; social enterprises

More information, guidance documents and application details can be found here: http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/sharingheritage.aspx

Aberdeen City Heritage Trust | N/A | N/A

Grants for the repair of historic buildings in conservation areas. Grant rates vary depending on the type of work proposed and where the building is located.

Eligibility: http://www.aberdeenheritage.org.uk/uploads/downloads/Eligible%20Works.pdf for a list of eligible and priority works.

More information, guidance documents and application details can be found here: http://www.aberdeenheritage.org.uk/grants/preapplication-enquiry/

Vacant and Derelict Land Fund | N/A | N/A

Aims to tackle long-term vacant and derelict land in Scotland. The criteria of the fund is to tackle long term vacant/derelict land; stimulate economic growth/job creation; and promote environmental justice and improved quality of life” – with a focus on projects which promote innovation in temporary and longer term greening techniques for vacant and derelict land sites.

Eligibility: The following local authorities receive funding, reflecting the extent of vacant and derelict land in these areas and levels of deprivation:

● Glasgow● North Lanarkshire● Highland● Dundee● South Lanarkshire

More information, guidance documents and application details can be found here:

http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Built-Environment/regeneration/investment/vdlf

Business Premises Renovation Allowance – HMRC| N/A | N/A

To increase private investment, enterprise and employment in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities (designated as “Enterprise Areas”), by bringing longer term vacant business properties, in those areas, back into productive use. The measure is part of the UK’s holistic approach to regeneration. A full initial allowance of 100% can be claimed in the year in which the expenditure is incurred. If this allowance is not claimed in full in the first year, writing down allowance of 25% based on cost can be claimed in subsequent years until tax relief has been claimed for the total capital expenditure on the project.

Eligibility: The property must have been unused for a year or more prior to the renovation exercise beginning. It must have been last used for the purposes of a trade, profession or vocation or as an office (and not as a dwelling) and it must be used for one or more of these purposes after the renovation or conversion has been completed.

More information, guidance documents and application details can be found here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/camanual/CA45300.htm

ASDA Community Capital Fund | N/A | N/A

ASDA Community Capital is a fund designed to support early stage social enterprises looking to access social investment for the first time. Using money raised through the Plastic Bag tax, introduced in Scotland in October 2014, the fund aims to support social enterprises to make the step change they need to increase their social impact and/or financial sustainability.

ASDA Community Capital has been specifically designed with affordability and flexibility in mind.● Loans range from £10k to £50k with no penalty for partial or full early repayment● Repayable over a maximum of 6 years.● Fixed interest rate of 5% (chargeable from year 2)● No interest charged or accrued in Year 1.● No repayments in Year 1 (Interest and capital repayments start from Year 2)● No security required● No Arrangement fee

Eligibility: This fund is open to social enterprises operating in Scotland.

More information: http://www.socialinvestmentscotland.com/looking-for-investment/our-funds/asda-community-capital/

Stations Community Regeneration Fund | £5000 - £75000 | N/A

ScotRail and Transport Scotland are seeking applications for a £1.5million community fund, designed to breathe new life into old and disused railway station premises. The Stations Community Regeneration Fund enables business and community groups to transform redundant station rooms into facilities to benefit local people.

Any projects that will aid communities or rail passengers will be considered for grants of between £5,000 and £75,000. Bids may also be made for larger sums, dependent on in-depth feasibility studies.

Grants can be used to contribute towards the costs of any structural repairs and to assist with the costs of fitting out station premises for their intended use.

More information: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/scotrail-community/stations-community-regeneration-fund

Community Centres and Village Halls | N/A | N/A

Trusthouse is interested in applications for capital projects at community centres in the most deprived urban areas and village halls in remote and economically deprived rural areas.

They want to support community centres and village halls which are at the heart of small, deprived communities. They expect that you will be providing a range of activities for all ages and abilities which help to promote community cohesion and address local problems of isolation, poverty, lack of local facilities, transport and other issues of relevance to your area.

More information: http://trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/grants/community-centres-and-village-halls/

Riada Trust | £5,000 - £15,000 | N/A

The Trust's purposes are: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of public participation in sport; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

Eligibility: Black and minority ethnic communities, Carers/ parents, Children, Homeless or badly Housed, Mental health conditions, Older people, People affected by ill-health, People with disabilities, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People with sensory impairments, Physical health conditions, Young people

More information: 0131 228 6606 | c/o Jeffrey Crawford & Co 25 Castle Terrace, EDINBURGH, EH1 2ER

Post Office - Community Branch Fund | N/A | N/A

The fund offers investment for subpostmasters to support the growth of their Post Office business and help to underpin the long term viability of their business. It can be used for a wide range of improvements such as changing the branch format to open plan, new signage, or gearing up for new services such as Click & Collect. Funding is also available for Outreach and Satellite services.

Eligibility: General Public

More information: http://www.postofficecommunityfund.co.uk/

Mickel Fund | £500 - £10,000 | N/A

If your charity deals with any of the following you will be considered for funding; Age Concern, Animal Welfare, Cancer Care, Cancer research, Children & Youth Support, Education/Outreach, Hospices, Housing & Homelessness, Injuries, Medical Assistance, Music/Culture, Medical Research, Veterans, World Wide Appeal Based Projects. Donations can take the form of core funding including salaries and general running costs, project grants or capital grants for building or equipment.

Eligibility: Registered Charities

More information: http://www.mickelfund.org.uk/

Burn Stewart Distillers PLC Charitable Trust | up to £3,000 | N/A

The prevention or relief of poverty, The advancement of education, The advancement of health, The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, The advancement of public participation in sport, The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. They give worldwide but with a particular interest to South Lanarkshire, Stirling and Argyll & Bute, where their sites are located.

Eligibility: N/A

More information: [email protected] | 01355 270302

Shopfront improvement grants (Galashiels) | N/A | New intake each month

The shopfront improvement grant scheme is now open for applications based in Galashiels town centre.

Applications are invited to be submitted each month.

Complete an application form for a shopfront improvement grant.

Eligibility: Businesses in Galashiels

More information: https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20065/business_funding_and_grants/296/shopfront_improvement_grants

Scottish Land Fund | £10,000 - £1 million | N/A

The Scottish Land Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets.

Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by the Big Lottery Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, it offers grants of up to £1 million to help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations into viable projects.

Successful applicants will clearly demonstrate that their project will help their local community to:

● Achieve more sustainable economic, environmental and/or social development through ownership of land and buildings

● Have a stronger role in and control over their own development

● Own well managed, financially sustainable land and buildings.

Eligibility and Application

We will prioritise applications that can demonstrate significant positive impact for the community as a whole. Applicants will have the opportunity to test out and develop their ideas with support from a Scottish Land Fund Adviser.

The Scottish Land Fund is open to organisations in both urban and rural Scotland which are community-led, community-controlled, and defined by a geographic area.

Applicants can be from one of a wide range of representative community bodies, including voluntary organisations, social enterprises or community councils.

More information: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/scottishlandfund

Townscape Heritage Grants (HLF) | £100,000 - £2m | 8 December 2017

The Townscape Heritage programme helps communities regenerate deprived towns and cities across the UK by improving their built historic environment. Grants range from £100,000 to £2million.


Under this programme, we fund applications from:● not-for-profit organisations; and● partnerships led by not-for-profit organisations.

First-round applications and all supporting materials must be received by 12 noon on 8 December

2017 for a decision in May 2018.

Second-round applications can be submitted up to 12 months after first-round approval. They are assessed within three months, after which funding decisions are made at the next quarterly decision meeting for your area. To find out when the meetings are, and when you're likely to get a decision, see the Application deadlines and funding decisions for your area.

More Information

https://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/our-grant-programmes/townscape-heritage#.VS0JV2bk-PQ

Architectural Heritage Fund Heritage Mortgage Scheme | £150,000-£500,000 | N/A

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF), an independent charity, encourages and supports the work of organisations dedicated to the preservation and renewal of buildings of architectural and historic significance which have failed to find a viable re-use on the open market.

Through the new Heritage Mortgage Scheme the AHF is offering mortgage-style loans of between £150,000 and £500,000 over terms of between 10 and 20 years (30 in exceptional circumstances) to assist registered charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to acquire buildings, or provide working capital for restoration projects.

All AHF loans are typically fixed at 4-6% but can be linked to Base Rate.

The AHF can normally lend applicants up to 70% of the estimated open market resale value of any acceptable property or land over which it takes a first charge. If this is the project building for which the loan is required, it can lend up to 70% of the property's estimated "end value" (the projected value once work has been completed).

Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered on a quarterly basis.

More Information: http://ahfund.org.uk/the/

National Churches Trust Grant Programmes for Community and Repair | £5,000-£40,000 | 5 March, 2 July 2018

The National Churches Trust offers funding for projects that are in line with its aims which are:● To help maintain the UK's heritage of church buildings and to enhance their ability to

serve local communities.● To promote the benefit to communities of church buildings and to inspire everyone to

value and enjoy them.

Applications are currently being accepted to the following grants programme:● Community Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 for projects that have an estimated

cost of at least £25,000 (including VAT and fees). The grants are for projects which introduce facilities to enable increased community use of places of worship. All types of

community projects will be considered, but should include toilets or catering facilities.● Repair Grants of between £5,000 and £40,000 to help with the cost of urgent and

essential structural repair projects with estimated costs of at least £100,000 (including VAT and fees).

In addition there are micro grants of £2,000 for churches awarded a National Churches Trust Community Grant to set up a social action project that meets the needs of local people.

Churches, chapels and meeting houses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that are open for worship and which are part of a denomination belonging to Churches Together in Britain and Ireland are eligible to apply. Applications from both listed and unlisted places of worship are welcomed. Priority will be given to Baptist and Presbyterian/Church of Scotland denominations as well as to projects in North East England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The next deadlines for applications are 5 March 2018 and 2 July 2018.

More information: http://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/our-grants

Environment

CSV Local Nature Reserve Awards | £250 |N/A

Offer up to £500 for activities taking place on LNRs which encourage volunteer involvement and bring new volunteers onto the reserve. Activities could involve wildlife recording and education, raising profile of the site and protecting and enhancing biodiversity. We will prioritise applications from community or ‘Friends of’ groups. Events should involve the local Ranger Service or LNR Managers.

Eligibility: Community groups, friends of community groups

More information: http://actionearth.csv.org.uk/apply

Link: http://actionearth.csv.org.uk/apply/grant-applicationh- register at this link to be sent email with application form

CSV Action Earth Awards | £50 - £250 | N/A

From £50 to £250 are available to groups of volunteers carrying out environmental activities. This could include improving ponds, woodlands, meadows and other green spaces to make them more wildlife friendly. Create new habitats by planting nectar-rich flowers, fruit-bearing trees or shrubs.

Eligibility: Community groups, friends of community groups

More information: http://actionearth.csv.org.uk/apply

Link: http://actionearth.csv.org.uk/apply/grant-applicationh- register at this link to be sent email

with application form

The Clackmannanshire and Stirling Environment Trust | £2,500 - £5,000 | N/A

Funding for community projects that provide, restore or improve community resources. Land/amenity projects should restore and/or enhance the environment for the benefit of the public. This includes the built and/or the natural environment. Biodiversity projects should be to enhance or protect local biodiversity. Funding of between £2,000 and £5,000 is available. For further information, visit:

Eligibility: Community groups

More information: http://www.ctsi.org.uk/content/clackmannanshire-and-stirling-environment-trust

An application form must be completed and can be obtained from the trust's office: The Clackmannanshire and Stirling Environment Trustc/o Bannockburn Local Office, 6 New Road, Bannockburn, Stirling, FK7 8LWTel: 01786 484611Email: [email protected]

Community Action Grant - Scottish Natural Heritage | £1,000 - £20,000 | N/A

For projects which are:- requesting funding between £1,000 and £20,000- 12 months or less- short term projects which promote community actionFocus on projects which get more people and communities actively involved in and caring for Scotland's nature and landscapes. The organization are looking to fund a variety of projects which helps them to deliver key outcomes for people and nature. They are:Outcome 1 - more people experiencing, enjoying and valuing nature and landscapes Outcome 2 - improve the quality and management of Scotland's nature and landscapes Outcome 3 - nature and landscapes making an increased contribution to the Scottish economy Outcome 4 - better places in which to live, work and visit are created For more information on funding priorities visit: http://www.snh.gov.uk/funding/our-grants/what/our-funding-priorities/ where a guidance can be downloaded.


More information: http://www.snh.gov.uk/funding/our-grants/how-apply/grant-guidance/

AquaFund | N/A | N/A

AquaFund® is ADSM’s multi-million-pound grant which is designed to enable organisations to make water efficiencies and financial savings. The AquaFund® Scheme will provide the cash, the resources and the expertise to drive down your water costs. Further information at:


More information: http://www.adsm.com/aquafund/

Contact them on 01753 833 880 or email [email protected] to get your savings underway.

Vegware Community Fund | £20 - £200 | N/A

The Vegware Community Fund gives monthly support to non-profit sustainability projects, with new recipients being added as Vegware grows. We are currently taking on new recipients on a monthly basis


More information: http://vegwarecommunityfund.org/how-to-apply/

A E B Charitable Trust | £1,000 - £10,000 | N/A

The AEB Charitable Trust presently makes grant to charities in support of the following: The promotion of interests of wildlife, ecology and nature; The advancement of health, in particular, research into and treatment of Alzheimer's and the care of the confused elderly; The support of museums and galleries, music and the arts in Scotland; Assistance to the infirm, the emergency services, disabled and retired members of the Armed Forces.

Eligibility: Charities

More information: http://www.turcanconnell.com/the-aeb-charitable-trust/

Circular Economy Investment Fund | N/A | Open until 2018

Between 2016 and 2018, Zero Waste Scotland is making funding and support available through structured grant calls and procurements. These will focus on priority commercial and industrial sectors which are:

● the bio economy (food and drink)● built environment (construction and demolition)● energy infrastructure (oil and gas decommissioning, renewables, transmission)

There will also be funding available for key activities such as reuse, remanufacturing, repair and reprocessing.

Eligibility: SME, Third Sector, CICs

More information: http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/circular-economy-investment-fund#sthash.VaM2lVH2.dpuf

Green Infrastructure Fund | N/A | 2014 - 2020European Structural and Investment Funds provide European Union Member States with financial

assistance to deliver the EU2020 strategy of Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, increasing economic activity and employment across the EU.

The 2014-2020 ERDF is structured around specific themes known as Strategic Interventions, administered by Lead Partners. The Green Infrastructure Strategic Intervention has been approved, with SNH as the Lead Partner.

The aim of the Green Infrastructure Strategic Intervention is to create better places and enhance the quality of life for urban dwellers by improving the quality, accessibility and quantity of green infrastructure in our major towns and cities. The creation and improvement of multifunctional green infrastructure will help to deliver successful places, address inequalities and provide opportunities for better health.

The Strategic Intervention will be run through a Challenge Fund – The Green Infrastructure Fund – by providing funding through a competitive selection process for eligible activities for a small number of strategic Operations.

Eligibility: Applicant organisations need to be approved and registered by the Scottish Government as an eligible body to apply for ERDF funding. Before an application form is issued to an applicant organisation, the Green Infrastructure Strategic Intervention team will check directly with the Scottish Government whether the organisation is already registered. All local authorities are automatically eligible as applicants.

More information: http://www.greeninfrastructurescotland.org.uk/

Tesco Bags of Help | up to £5000 | N/A

Do you have a local greenspace that needs improving? Do you want to run activities in your local park or greenspace?

The Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme is permanently open for applications from a wide range of community groups, schools, local authorities and organisations. Bags of Help will now see the money raised by the 5p bag charge in Tesco stores in Scotland, England and Wales opened up to a greater range of projects that support community participation in the development and use of open spaces.

Projects that will get the green light as a result of the funding will include volunteer training, physical improvements of open spaces, equipment purchases, community events and sports and leisure activities.

Eligibility: The funding is open to a wide range of groups for projects that include physical improvements or activities on outdoor spaces, greenspaces and parks. There is no match funding requirement and no restrictions on existing project funding.

More information: http://greenspacescotland.org.uk/bags-of-help.aspx

Growing a Greener Britain Small Grants Programme | <£1,000 | N/A

Growing a Greener Britain has been set up by idverde UK, a nationwide contractor that creates and

maintains parks and open spaces across the UK, to help fund community projects in publicly-owned parks and open spaces across Britain.

Constituted community groups in Great Britain can apply for grants of up to £1,000 for projects which transform green spaces in Great Britain.

This includes:

● Improvements or modifications to publicly-accessible:

o Parks.

o Gardens.

o Cemeteries.

o Green open spaces including green spaces in social housing schemes.

● Work in state school grounds.

● Work in privately owned grounds that encourage the public to enter and enjoy them free of charge, including some university grounds.

● Creating wildlife areas and ponds.

● Improvement of disabled access.

● Making an area safer or more family-friendly.

● Environmental and Biodiversity management/education projects in local communities.

● Training or employment projects which offer opportunities for young people who are not currently in training or employment.

Applicants must satisfy Growing a Greener Britain’s charitable objectives of:

● Creating improvements to free, publicly accessible green space.

● Providing local employment opportunities through the creation of maintenance projects.

● Providing training and work experience opportunities for those in the local community.

● Promoting green open spaces within the local community.

Applicants are advised that funding is limited and as such some projects may not receive funding.

Applications are accepted at any time.

More information: https://www.growingagreenerbritain.org/small-grant-programme/

More information: https://www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/our-grant-programmes/parks-people

Home Energy Scotland Loan Scheme | £32,500 | N/A

The Home Energy Scotland Loan Scheme makes it simpler and more cost-effective for property owners to keep their houses warm; offering an opportunity for the installation of various energy efficient measures and renewables technologies. This scheme is open to individual householders or private sector landlords based in Scotland. Landlords may apply for up to three properties and should be operating as "natural persons".

Interest free loans are available worth up to £32,500 for individual householders or private sector landlords based in Scotland. Landlords may apply for up to three properties and should be operating as "natural persons". Businesses owning and renting domestic properties, for example, limited companies, charities, sole traders and partnerships, are not eligible for this loan scheme.

Loans should be used for the improvement of existing residential buildings and may be used for primary energy efficiency expenses such as external wall insulation and gas connection as well as secondary energy efficiency expenses such as draught proofing and heating controls. Loans may also be used for renewables systems and district heating connections such as hydro and wind turbines.

Applications for support may be made at any time.

In order to begin the application process, interested parties should contact Home Energy Scotland to request an application form. Funding is allocated on a first-come, first served basis and will be subject to availability.

Energy

The Naturesave Trust | N/A | N/A

To encourage the greater adoption of sustainable development, especially within the Small and Medium Sized business community. Grants are made to projects which specifically address the promotion and implementation of sustainable development, environmental and/or conservationist improvement and/or general ‘green’ issues. See the guidelines for further information http://www.naturesave.co.uk/document centre/Trust/Naturesave Trust - funding guidelines.pdfh


More information: http://www.naturesave.co.uk/the-naturesave-trust/

Local Energy Scotland Start-Up Grant for Community Groups | £10,000 | N/A

Are you in the early stages of thinking about a community renewable energy project and not sure where to start?

CARES provides grant funding to help towards the start-up costs of feasibility studies, community consultation and other preparatory costs. Up to £10,000 is available for community groups to fund

non-capital aspects of a project.

You may wish to look at what is feasible in your area, learn what other groups have undertaken, or develop a plan for a community benefit income stream from a local renewable energy project.

These should be early stage activities without which the installations would not be able to go ahead. Before applying for CARES funding we recommend reviewing your ideas with our team and also looking to other sources of funding for early stage community capacity building activity.


More information: http://www.localenergyscotland.org/communities/generating-your-own-electricity/financial-support/start-up-grant-for-community-groups/

Local Energy Scotland Pre-Planning Loans | £150,000 | N/A

The Pre-Planning Loan provides support to community applicants taking forward plans for renewable energy generation schemes on land they own or could lease from a land owner.

Applications are competitive and will be taken until funds are fully allocated.

This loan will cover up to 95% of pre-planning costs such as Environmental Impact Assessments and technical feasibility studies. The maximum loan per entity is £150,000. Applicants must contribute a minimum of 5% and must fund any recoverable VAT. Credit checks are undertaken, but security is not required. We know not all projects will lead to local energy generation and if your project does not progress due to failure to gain planning consent or other major obstacles then the loan can be written off.

Interest is charged at 10% per annum from the date of each drawdown.

You can access an Expression of Interest Form here or to find out more about CARES loans please contact your local development officer.


More information: http://www.localenergyscotland.org/communities/generating-your-own-electricity/financial-support/pre-planning-loans/

Low Carbon Skills Fund | up to £5000 | N/A

The Low Carbon Skills Fund gives Scottish businesses with under 100 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £5000 towards employee training costs in areas such as renewable energy and low-carbon technologies, energy efficiency, waste management and reuse, and reducing carbon in supply and energy management.

Eligible training includes:● Renewable energy, low carbon technologies and microgeneration● Energy efficiency, environmental and clean technologies

● Waste management and re-use● Reducing carbon in supply and energy management.

Eligibility: Businesses with less than 100 hundred employees

More information: https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/develop-your-workforce/low-carbon-skills-fund/

Carbon Trust Green Business Fund | <£10,000 | N/A

The Carbon Trust's Green Business Fund is intended to help small and medium-sized companies in Great Britain with a financial contribution towards energy saving initiatives.

The Fund is expected to help between 1,000 and 2,000 small businesses to deliver new energy efficiency projects. As part of the service, the Carbon Trust is also offering energy saving training, cost saving assessments, implementation advice, and capital support for the installation of energy efficiency equipment.

The programme has an overall budget of £7 million. Eligible companies can apply for a capital contribution to cover up to 30% of an energy efficiency project or equipment replacement cost, up to a maximum of £10,000. This is an increase from the original offering of 15% since April 2016.

The programme will fund the purchase costs of energy saving capital equipment that will enable businesses to become ‘greener’. Eligible projects could include undertaking energy efficiency upgrades, such as improvements to lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and building control systems.


Small and medium-sized businesses in England, Scotland and Wales may apply.

Support is being provided on a first come, first served basis. Interested parties are advised to register at their earliest convenience.

More information: https://www.carbontrust.com/client-services/programmes/green-business-fund/

Resource Efficient Scotland SME Loan | <£100,000 | N/A

Unsecured, interest free* Scottish Government SME Loans of up to £100k are available. We’ll help you identify the measures that will save you the most. You could install a new lighting system for your office, heating and air conditioning equipment for your factory or a controls system for your lab.

Our expert advisors will help you every step of the way from planning and funding to implementation.

A comprehensive list of eligible measures qualify for the loan, including; renewable technologies, a

range of commercial and industrial energy efficiency measures, building fabric improvements, waste reduction and water saving equipment.

Speak to us about if your project is eligible for financial support.

Read about how other organisations have used the loan to improve resource efficiency and maximise cost savings.

"The Resource Efficient Scotland SME Loan Scheme has provided a boost to the sustainability of our social enterprise. Our new LED lighting has reduced our costs and environmental impact while improving the service we provide to our customers which has helped increase our revenue. We highly recommend other SME's consider the loan" Simon Turner, Co-founder, The Crags Centre.

*5% interest rate for renewable technologies to help organisations still claim the renewable heat incentive or Feed in Tariff.

The Resource Efficient Scotland SME Loan Scheme funding is available for small and medium-sized enterprises, private sector landlords, not-for-profit organisations and charities, based in Scotland. Loan recipients can apply for further loans providing the total loan amount outstanding does not exceed £100,000.

http://www.resourceefficientscotland.com/financial-support-make-changes

Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund | £25,000 - £2M | 19 January

Transport Scotland’s Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is now open for Round 2 applications. Energy Saving Trust administers the fund on behalf of Transport Scotland.

Public, community and third sector organisations can apply for funding under the European Regional Development Fund 2014 - 2020 Programme to facilitate the delivery of active travel and low carbon transport hubs.

Following the first round of funding awards there remains £2.25 million of uncommitted ERDF funds to invest in projects from the Highlands and Islands (H&I) area and £2.15 million of ERDF funds for projects from the Lowlands and Uplands (LUPS) area of Scotland. Transport Scotland is also making available a limited amount of funding - up to £1 million - to support a proportion of the funding requirements of projects.

Transport Scotland has made the following changes to the criteria for the second funding call:

Total eligible project costs are set at a minimum of £250,000 and a maximum of £2 million.

Transport Scotland’s match funding support enables organisations to bid for up to 80% (in H&I) or 70% (in LUPS) of the total project costs.

Path-only applications will be considered provided they can demonstrate that the path works are of sufficient scale and strategic importance, supporting functional trips.

Projects must be completed by December 2019.

Eligibility:

Deadline: Friday 19 January 2018, 4pm.

BEIS Investing in Building Thermal Efficiency Innovation Fund | £200,000 - £2M | 2 January 2018

The objective of the Thermal Efficiency Innovation Fund is to support, through capital grants, the development and demonstration of innovative technologies, processes and business models that can be widely deployed to improve the thermal efficiency of existing UK buildings.

The Fund will consider proposals that enable the installation of existing or new measures in buildings with solid walls or buildings that have previously been difficult / expensive to treat. All forms of insulation including insulation of roofs, walls, floors, and systems approaches to address particular difficult-to-treat aspects of improving building thermal efficiency are in-scope, provided they improve the energy performance of the building.

New ways of installing existing technologies that reduce cost and/or improve performance are in scope. Controls and other technologies which can reduce energy consumption within buildings are also within scope of the call.

Innovative technologies, processes and business models are eligible for support and applicants may apply for a grant of £200,000 to £2 million.

Only one proposal per applicant may be submitted.

Eligibility: The scheme is open UK-based to:● all SMEs● private sector organisations irrespective of size● collaborative proposals● Universities and Public Sector Research organisations.

Deadline: Registration is required by 12 December 2017. Applications should be submitted by 2 January 2018.

More information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/innovations-in-the-built-environment#investing-in-building-thermal-efficiency-innovation

Electric Vehicle Loan (Scotland) | up to £35,000 | March 2018

The interest-free Electric Vehicle Loan, funded by Transport Scotland (an agency of the Scottish Government), currently offers drivers in Scotland loans of:

● up to £35,000 to cover the cost of purchasing a new pure electric / plug-in hybrid vehicle● up to £10,000 to cover the cost of purchasing a new electric motorcycle or scooter

The loan has a repayment term of up to six years.

Loans are available for residents in Scotland to help with the cost of buying a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. An electric car can be powered, in part or full, by a battery that can be plugged directly into mains electricity. The main types of electric car are:

● Pure-EV● Plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV)● Extended range EV (E-REV)

Loans are only available, and can only be used, for the purchase of a new pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle by an individual (not any firm or company) whose principal residence is in Scotland.

Eligibility: With the exception of an initial deposit, applicants must not have made any other payment towards the purchase of the vehicle before receiving a loan offer under this programme as funding is not provided retrospectively.

Deadline: All applications should be completed and received by Energy Saving Trust at the beginning of March 2018 in order to be processed by the end of March 2018 when the programme expires.

More information: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/grants-loans/electric-vehicle-loan

Healthy Towns

Sport Facilities Fund - Sport Scotland | up to £100,000 | N/A

This programme covers the provision or upgrading of all facilities for the general community. In the main, proposals will be led by local authorities, clubs, trusts and the like.

This funding stream funds developments which are for the public good and will provide equitable opportunities for increased sports participation by the community at local level.

This funding stream is for capital expenditure only.

There are two application routes: The single stage Small Projects application is intended to make the process fast and simple for projects under £100,000.For larger projects there is a two stage process. The Outline application is intended to give the applicant formal feedback before the full depth of the project is developed.


More information: https://sportscotland.org.uk/funding/sport-facilities-fund/

Dumfries and Galloway Council Sports Grants | £1,000 | N/A

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to sports clubs and organisations operating in the Dumfries and Galloway Council area.

Eligibility: community or charitable organisations

More information: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15763/Sports-grants

Application forms are available to be downloaded and completed at: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15763/Sports-grants

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Food Strand | £5,000 - £500,000 | N/A

Foundation supports work which demonstrates the important role food plays in well being and which connects people to the food that they eat. It seeks to bring about more sustainable food production and consumption policies and practices. They will support work which:

● delivers high quality, innovative local food projects, particularly those that can become financially sustainable and are replicable.

● establishes closer links between NGOs, community groups, producers, retailers and industry in order to create more coherent food sector.

● improves people’s understanding of the place that food plays in our lives and shows the role that access to good quality food can have on wellbeing.

● leads to the prioritisation of sustainable food production and consumption in local and national policy, practice and decision-making.

● increases demand for better quality food from sustainable sources, for example, through changes to public procurement.

No set amount but usually between £5,000 - £500,000


More information: http://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/guide-to-applying/select-your-fund/food-strand/food-strand-application-process/

The Active Communities Funding Programme| N/A | N/A

The Active Communities Funding Programme aims to close the gap between those communities which experience the worst health in England, Scotland and Wales and the majority of the population. The programme focuses on people living in the poorest neighbourhoods, it is for local people with great ideas about how to help create fairer places to grow, live, work and age well.

Link to application form becomes available if applications in your area are opened


More information: http://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/apply-for-funding

Big Lottery Fund (Scotland) - Improving Lives | £1,000,000 | N/A

Funding for people experiencing challenges in their lives to help them overcome this and become more resilient. They want to fund activity which means people: are better able to identify solutions that enable them to take control over their lives and build resilience; are able to shape the projects and services they use to better meet their needs; have more access to support and opportunities to

improve their lives.


More information: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/improvinglives

Aberdeen City Council – Sports Grants | up to £5,000 | N/A

The Active Aberdeen Partnership endorse a healthy lifestyle approach for the residents of the city and encourage everyone to be as active as they can regardless of age and ability.

The city’s sports clubs and organisations play a vital role in encouraging people to be active in sport throughout their lifetime. We are always keen to hear about new, exciting and effective ways to get more people involved with sport and physical activity.

Have a read through the criteria below before considering making an application.

Eligibility: See information in the link below.

More information: http://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/about-us/sportsgrants/information/community-sport-guidance-information/

Cycling Scotland Community Cycle Mapping | N/A | N/A

Cycling Scotland can offer training courses to your group to learn how to map local cycling infrastructure and facilities using openstreetmap.net software.

They have also produced a handy and easy-to-digest guidebook on what is involved.

You can download by clicking on the image below or by clicking here


More information: http://www.cyclingscotland.org/our-projects/award-schemes/cycle-friendly-community-project/community-cycle-mapping

Cycling Scotland Development Grants | £20,000 | N/A

Development grants of up to £20,000 are available to support and enable delivery of initiatives and projects that will lead to more communities receiving the Cycle Friendly Community Award.


More information: http://www.cyclingscotland.org/our-projects/award-schemes/cycle-friendly-community-project/cycle-friendly-community-award

Cycling Scotland Cycle Friendly Community Award | N/A | N/A

Working towards achieving the Cycle Friendly Community Award will help you create an environment that supports people of all ages and abilities to travel by bicycle. Achieving elements of the award criteria will determine if your community will receive the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.

A recognised Cycle Friendly Community may offer cycle parking, bike hire or bike loan schemes, cycle training and a range of information on local cycle networks. It will have defined cycle routes and infrastructure linking popular locations. Local businesses should support and encourage an increased cycling culture.

One main constituted and well governed community group will take a lead on the attainment of the Award.

The Cycle Friendly Community Award will ultimately recognise communities that promote cycling as an accessible, attractive and convenient travel choice for all.


More information: http://www.cyclingscotland.org/our-projects/award-schemes/cycle-friendly-community-project/cycle-friendly-community-award

Culture and Arts

Foyle Foundation - Main Grants Scheme | £10,000 - £500,000 | N/A

ARTS: Seeks applications which make a strong artistic case for support in either the performing or visual arts. Organisations or projects which provide benefits and services to the public, rather than special interest groups will be favoured. Please note that community arts activity will not generally be supported.

LEARNING: Will support projects which facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and which have a long-term strategic impact. Key areas for support are:• libraries, museums and archives; and • special educational needs and learning difficulties;• projects that reduce overheads or which help generate additional revenue will also be considered.Average grant is between £10,000 and £50,000 but up to a max. of £500,000 can be awarded.


More information: http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/how-to-apply/

Foyle Foundation - Small Grants Scheme | £1,000 - £10,000 | N/A

To support smaller charities in the UK, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are

available.


More information: http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/how-to-apply/

Film Festival Fund| £5,000 - £50,000 | N/A

The Film Festival Fund is aimed at supporting a broad range of audience facing film festivals, from community provision to sustaining the ambition and reach of those which are of UK or international significance. The Fund aims to support greater sustainability of the sector, encouraging new ideas and initiatives around film festivals, and to incentivise film festivals work together and to engage with the film sector more widely through the UK Audience Network for Film. The BFI has allocated lottery funding of £1 million per year, for the four years from 2013-2017, to the Film Festival Fund. Funding will be allocated under two strands:Strand One - supporting film festivals of local/regional significance or which address a specialist themeFunding for audience development activity within film festivals that offer a strong cultural programme and which serve local/regional audiences or which may have a particular specialist theme enabling them to reach audiences from further across the UK. Average awards are anticipated to be between £5,000 and £15,000 with an upper limit of £50,000.Strand Two - supporting film festivals of UK wide or international significanceFunding is available to support audience development activity at UK festivals that have an international or UK-wide reach and profile, enhancing opportunities for the UK film industry and internationally, as well as further increasing audience choice. Awards under this strand are anticipated to be for at least £50,000.


More information: http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/partnerships/film-festival-fund

Talent Programme Bursary to Support the Development of Film Talent in Scotland | £1,500 | N/A

The Talent Programme Bursary offers financial support to Scottish writers, directors and producers to attend talent labs and development programmes. As part of its professional development support for new and emerging filmmakers, the Scottish Film Talent Network (SFTN) offers a Talent Programme Bursary to help writers, directors and producers to attend talent labs and development programmes.


More information: http://www.scottishfilmtalent.com/professional-development/?dm_i=FES,34Z1N,F50HRL,B8UHV,1

Creative Scotland Open Project Funding | £1,000 - £100,000 | N/A

This fund supports the arts, screen and creative industries, with projects that help them explore,

realise and develop their creative potential, widen access to their work, and enrich Scotland’s reputation as a distinctive creative nation connected to the world. Creative Scotland want to encourage applicants to generate great ideas and projects that they can then help make happen.

Eligibility: Open Project Funding is open to both individuals and organisations to apply to.

More information: http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/open-project-funding

Jodie Mattes Trust Awards | N/A | N/A

The Awards are for best use of technology to widen access to information, learning, collections and creativity for disabled people in museums, libraries, archives and heritage.

The Judges will assess the following dimensions of your project:● Organisational commitment to disability equality● Involvement of disabled people in the planning, designing, creating and testing of products

or services● Adherence to inclusive design principles● Outcomes, including the quality of finished products or services, key benefits and user

endorsements● Level of in-built sustainability and/or growth● Inspirational value and potential impact

Eligibility: Museums, libraries, archives, heritage and disability organisations, of all sizes and from all countries, that have worked on accessible digital culture initiatives are eligible to apply.

More information: http://jodiawards.org.uk/

Culture & Business Fund Scotland | £1,000 - £40,000 | N/A

On April 3rd 2017, the Culture & Business Fund Scotland (CBFS) was launched, replacing the New Arts Sponsorship Grant (NASG) but sustaining its legacy of giving outstanding support to collaborations between arts and heritage organisations and business sponsors across Scotland.

The CBFS enables businesses and arts or heritage organisations to come together and build effective, sustainable partnerships, bringing creative projects – large and small – vividly to life.

Funded by the Scottish Government via Creative Scotland and Heritage Environment Scotland, and managed by Arts & Business Scotland, the CBFS provides critical £ for £ match funding – making the journey from a great idea, to a great project, possible.

The CBFS has a clear set of aims to:

● encourage businesses to sponsor arts and heritage activity within Scotland for the first time;

● entice back businesses that have not sponsored the arts or heritage in Scotland within the previous two years;

● support arts and heritage organisations to build new business sector partnerships;

● attract non-Scottish based companies to sponsor arts and heritage activities in Scotland; and

● encourage businesses to sponsor arts and heritage activity within Scotland with a two and three year commitment.

How it works

If an arts or heritage organisation attracts an eligible business to sponsor an aspect of their work, the Culture & Business Fund Scotland will match that sponsorship, £ for £. Remember that both in-kind and cash sponsorship are eligible, but must come from the sponsor’s own funds, goods or services.

An arts or heritage organisation can apply for match funding up to the value of £40,000 in any one financial year (running from 1 April to 31 March). Applicants can apply for more than one grant in the year with the same or a different business sponsor, providing the total sum awarded is £40,000 or under.

How to apply

Applicants will be able to complete and submit their applications online via the CBFS website (www.culturebusinessfund.scot) from the end of April 2017. In the meantime, CBFS Guidelines and downloadable versions of the application forms can be accessed via the links below and applications, together with project budgets and sponsorship agreements may be submitted to [email protected].

Completed applications must be submitted to Arts & Business Scotland at least three months (but no more than nine months) before the sponsored and proposed match-funded activity begins. However, fast-track applications for match funding of between £1,000 and £3,000 may be submitted and considered two months before the start date of sponsored and match-funded activities.

Application forms

There are two application tiers. For match funding of between £1,000 and £3,000 excluding VAT, applicants should use the fast-track application form; for match funding of over £3,000 and up to £40,000 excluding VAT there is a separate application form. All applications must adhere to the Application Guidelines Terms & Conditions and must be made on the relevant form.

More information: http://www.aandbscotland.org.uk/culture-and-business-fund-scotland/

Culture and Business Funding Scotland | £1,000-£40,000 | N/A

The new Culture and Business Fund Scotland (CBFS) promotes collaboration between Scottish businesses and arts or heritage organisations to deliver new arts and heritage projects.

Arts and heritage applicants based in Scotland may apply as long as they are properly constituted/registered and hold a company bank account. Profit-making arts or heritage organisations must provide evidence that the project benefits the community.

Not-for-profit organisations based in Scotland which are non-arts or non-heritage related (particularly charities fundraising via arts or heritage activities) may apply as long as the sponsored and grant-funded activities being supported are arts or heritage related. Cultural trusts can also apply.

The match funding works as follows:● If an arts or heritage organisation attracts an eligible business to sponsor an aspect of

their work then CBFS could match the value of the sponsorship pound for pound.● This match funding goes towards the arts or heritage organisation’s project.● The sponsor then receives a second programme of business benefits in recognition of the

fact that their initial investment has enabled the CBFS funding which in turn enables a heightened cultural activity or a second cultural project.

● The maximum grant is £40,000 and the minimum grant is £1,000.● Both in-kind and cash sponsorship are eligible.● The sponsorship must come from the sponsor’s own funds, goods or services.● If there is more than one business sponsoring the same arts or heritage activity, a

separate application may be made for each business.

This fund defines:● Arts as animation, arts & health, combined arts, craft, dance, design, fashion, festivals,

film & television, galleries, literature, music, street arts, theatre and visual arts.● Heritage as archaeology, archives & collections, community heritage, historic buildings &

monuments, industrial, maritime & transport, intangible heritage, libraries and museums.

Applications can be made at any time. There are no deadlines or closing dates.

More information: http://www.aandbscotland.org.uk/culture-and-business-fund-scotland/

Made in Scotland Showcase Fund | N/A | 22 November 2017

Made in Scotland is a partnership initiative run by Creative Scotland in collaboration with the Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST), the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and the Scottish Music Centre (SMC). Funded through the Scottish Government's Edinburgh Festival Expo Fund, the initiative is a showcase designed to raise the international profile of Scottish artists through enabling Scottish dance and theatre artists to present ambitious work to international promoters at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Through Made in Scotland, funding is provided for the presentation of:• High quality and artistically ambitious productions which promote the work of Scottish artists and companies which are 'export-ready' for the international market.• Productions which involve Scottish artists and companies in international co-productions, or in collaboration with international artists or companies.

The total funding amount for the 2018 Programme will be within the region of £290,000. This should support about 20 applications. The Fringe Expo Fund is intended to support the costs of presenting work at the Fringe (as opposed to the costs of commissioning and creating new work). It will provide support towards the costs involved in presenting a production at the Fringe and mitigate against the

financial risks this involves.

Creative Scotland normally expects there to be an element of partnership funding for all applications. Applications must demonstrate that any partnership funding or earned income is achievable and reasonable for the scale of the application. Partnership funding may be cash or 'in-kind' and both should be clearly indicated within the application budget. Applications must include a one page budget and marketing plan and can also include supporting material, eg audio (uploaded to Soundcloud), up to six images or a five minute extract of the applicant's work.

Deadline: The next deadline for this scheme is 5pm on 22 November 2017.More Information: http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/made-in-scotland

Young Scot's Create18 Fund | £250 - £1,000 | 22 January 2018

Young Scot, in partnership with EventScotland, set up the Create18 Fund for young people to run events alongside EventScotland’s programme of major ‘signature’ events during the Year of Young People (YoYP) 2018.Grants of between £250 and £1,000 are available to groups of three or more young people (aged 8 -26 years) to run their own events to commemorate the YoYP.

The funding is for events that incorporate at least one of the following YoYP themes:• Participation – looking at how young people can influence public services and decisions which affect their lives.• Education – creating a stronger role for young people in shaping their learning.• Health and Wellbeing – supporting young people to lead healthier, active lives and have opportunities to learn about and improve their mental health and resilience.• Equality and Discrimination – broadcasting the value of young Scots, challenging negative perceptions of young people, and supporting young people to take leading roles in challenging discrimination in all its forms.• Enterprise and Regeneration – celebrating young people’s role in innovation, entrepreneurship and the Scottish economy as well as making Scotland a greener and more pleasant place to live.• Culture – celebrating young people’s talent and contribution to Scottish culture and arts.

Eligibility: All events must take place in Scotland during 2018 and be open to the public so that all of the community can attend and enjoy. Events must celebrate and engage young people and be led by young people who will be at the heart of the decision making process, including the creation, development and delivery of the proposed event.Grants can support new event or existing events that will be enhanced as a result of receiving YoYP funding.Applicants must have appointed a Project Support person who is over the age of 21 years.

Deadline: 22 January 2018 (5pm) for projects taking place between 1 July and 31 December 2018.

More information: https://young.scot/yoyp2018/yoyp-articles/create18-fund/

Employment and Training

Ernest Cook Trust (UK) Small Grants Programme | £1,000 - £1,500 | N/A

Supports state schools and small registered charities which would like to undertake projects which meet the Trust’s objectives and require a small amount of pump-priming in order for such projects to take place. Although the full range of the small grants programme is up to £4,000, due to the huge pressure on the available resources most awards are in the region of £1,000 to £1,500. Further information at: http://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/how-to-apply/

No application form, post a covering letter on official headed paper of the applicant organisation & include:•up to 2 sheets of A4 describing the organisation, outlining the project & specifying its educational elements and the way in which it fits in with the interests of the ECT

•a simple budget for the project, outlining the way in which the grant would be spent•a list of any other funding applications•the latest annual report & accounts for the organisation (schools are not required to send one)


More information: http://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/grants/how-to-apply/

Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) | N/A | N/A

Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) is a discretionary grant for businesses who want to develop a project within an assisted area in Scotland. The amount offered depends on:

● The size of your business● The location of the project ● Our assessment of how much is needed for the project to go ahead

You can apply whether your business is based in Scotland or not – though the project must take place in Scotland. The project should also involve an element of capital investment and must directly result in the creation or safeguarding of jobs in Scotland.

Large businesses which are not small or medium sized enterprises will only be eligible if the project involves ‘new activity’.


More information: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/services/attract-investment/regional-selective-assistance/overview

Adopt an Apprentice | £5,000 | N/A

Adopt an Apprentice and not only will your business benefit from a skilled trainee, but you will also receive a financial incentive.

The financial incentive will help cover wage and recruitment costs of taking on a Modern Apprentice who has been made redundant from another employer.

For businesses in the oil and gas industry, the financial incentive is £5,000. For businesses in all other industries the incentive is £2,000.


More information: https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/funding-and-support/adopt-an-apprentice/

Certificate of Work Readiness | N/A | N/A

The Certificate of Work Readiness has been developed for employers, using the key attributes they look for when hiring new staff. It’s a mixture of work experience and employer assessments, which prove that a young person, aged 16 to 19, has reached an employer defined standard.


More information: https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/funding-and-support/certificate-of-work-readiness/

Skills for Growth | N/A | N/A

Skills for Growth aims to help small businesses achieve their objectives with knowledgeable, skilled and motivated employees. We do this by combining free consultancy from Investors in People with free support from your employer engagement adviser.

This means we can help you create a detailed people plan, or understand where to start.


More information: https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/funding-and-support/skills-for-growth/

Learning Networks Challenge Fund | up to £5,000 | N/A

The fund will support the learning network model. It is oriented towards the achievement of the Scottish Government's housing and regeneration outcomes: A well-functioning housing system; High quality, sustainable homes; Homes that meet people's needs; People live in socially, physically and economically sustainable communities.

Eligibility: General public and third sector

More information: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/regeneration/pir/learningnetworks/challengefund

Recruitment Incentives for Employers (Highlands) | N/A | N/A

This Grant is operated by the Highland Council and supported through the European Social Fund. It provides grants to encourage employers to recruit out- of- work Highland residents in to permanent posts who have practical challenges to find work across the Highlands Council area.

Eligibility: Highland Council area employers

More information: http://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1/business_and_trade/633/recruitment_incentives_for_employers/3

Scotland's Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) | £600 - £2,000 | 31 January 2018

Scottish employers may use this programme as an incentive to help young people facing significant challenges enter employment. This will be a person between the ages of 16 and 29 with a disability, who is leaving care or who has carer responsibilities. The young person may also be an ex-offender who has been convicted or cautioned for a criminal offence, having completed their sentence.

This scheme, launched in July 2015, is closely aligned to improving economic conditions and the jobs market in Scotland; delivering key recommendations from the Developing Scotland's Young Workforce action plan. Successful companies will receive up to £4,000 upon committing to a new job or apprenticeship lasting up to 52 weeks. There will be an additional payment of £500 if the applicant chooses to pay the young person the Living Wage (LW). The payments schedule is as follows:

● £600 if the young person is still employed at four weeks. There will be no payment for less than four weeks.

● £1,400 if the young person is still employed at 13 weeks. There will be no payment for less than 13 weeks.

● £2,000 if the young person is still employed at 52 weeks. There is no pro-rata payment between 13 and 52 weeks.

● Payment will be processed upon presentation of evidence that the young person is still employed by the company or organisation.

Private or third sector organisations of any size based in Scotland may apply. All jobs created should be additional to the existing workforce; offered on the basis that the opportunity is sustainable. The young person should be gainfully employed for the programme’s duration with a job description being drawn up to outline the duties and scope of the role. There needs to be a contract of employment which includes terms and conditions.

This programme has reopened as of 1 April 2017. It will run up until 31 January 2018.

More information: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/our-products/scotlands-employer-recruitment-incentive/

Flexible Workforce Development Fund | up to £10,000 | 15 December The Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) is part of Programme for Government, and an element of the Scottish Government's skills offer in Scotland. It is part of a wider offer of training and support that aims to provide a clear and distinctive response to the introduction of the UK Apprenticeship Levy.The purpose of the Fund is to provide employers with flexible workforce development training opportunities to support inclusive economic growth through up-skilling or reskilling of employees. The Fund will address the issue of skills gaps and will consider the potential training needs of older workers in cases where a full apprenticeship may not be appropriate.The Scottish Government will provide 10 million to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) for the FWDF to be made available through regional colleges and Scotland’s Rural College. Scotland's employers can apply for part of this Fund to partner with colleges to deliver in-work skills training. The one-year pilot fund will focus on the up-skilling and re-skilling of existing employees of any age, with individual organisations able to apply for up to 10,000.

This initiative will support the delivery of SFC's strategic outcome of greater innovation in the economy. It also supports the Scottish Government's strategic priority of high quality learning in a learning system which is connected for the learner, including learning which prepares people for the world of work and successful long-term careers, prioritising provision that meets known skills gaps in the economy.Launching the Fund, Minister for Employability and Skills Jamie Hepburn said:

"This unique pilot scheme will enable Scotland’s employers to make training and skills development available to their staff, addressing knowledge gaps and improving productivity."Training and skills development is beneficial for employees of all ages and levels and I would encourage all organisations subject to the levy in Scotland to get in touch with our colleges to learn more about the opportunities available to them."

Deadline: Employers can make an application to access FWDF once, within the application window - which started from the FWDF launch in September and closes on 15 December 2017.

More information: http://www.sfc.ac.uk/publications-statistics/announcements/announcements-2017/SFCAN132017.aspx

Innovation and Growth

UHI Business Idea Competition - 2017 Round Open | £5,000 | North of Scotland

Entrepreneurs in the north of Scotland are being invited to submit business ideas to win cash prizes in the 2017 University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI) Business Idea Competition.

CREATE (Centre for Enterprise and Innovation at Inverness College UHI), together with various other sponsors, is offering cash prizes to aid business development.

The competition is open to anyone over the age of 16 with a strong business idea who currently lives in the Highlands and Islands, Moray or Perthshire or those enrolled as a student of the University of the Highlands and Islands or any of its academic partners.

Successful applicants will be asked to meet a panel of judges to answer questions about their idea, including who the intended customers are, what would help make the idea a reality and what inspired the idea.

This year's prize fund is £5,000, which will be divided between winners to support start-up costs and further business development for commercial enterprises.

Entrants are asked to answer a number of questions and complete a summary of their idea.

More information: https://www.createhighland.com/business/competitions.aspx

SmallBusiness.co.uk Monthly Small Business Grants Initiative | £5,000 | n/a

The SmallBusiness.co.uk Small Business Grants Initiative has been established to give promising new businesses the opportunity to receive a cash prize to help them become established and grow their operations into successful enterprises.

Every month, one business deemed by a panel of independent judges to be the most deserving will benefit from a package including a financial grant, as well as being featured on the Small Business Grants website as a monthly winner.

The winners will be those companies deemed to have the most potential in their sector, based on factors such as turnover growth, innovation, aspiration, key projects completed, contracts won and partnerships forged.

The prize for each Promotion is a cash deposit of £5,000. This is a grant that does not have to be repaid. In addition to receiving cash, grant winners will benefit from editorial coverage exploring how they used the money; articles that offer an insight into how a cash injection can benefit small businesses and help them flourish.

The money can be used towards marketing the business offering, investing in technology, or perhaps taking on some part-time staff.

Small businesses in the UK that are actively trading, at least one year old and with a turnover between £50,000 and £500,000 annually may apply. Small businesses are those that employ fewer than 50 staff. The business could be operating in any sector, for example a cafe, those operating a business from home, or perhaps managing a franchise.

More information: http://smallbusiness.co.uk/small-business-grants-2539183/

VisitScotland Growth Fund | £10,000-£40,000 | 22 November

The VisitScotland Growth Fund is designed to assist the tourism industry and to further cement Scotland's reputation as a world class destination.

The Fund enables groups of tourism businesses to undertake new marketing activity or further develop current activity which will generate additional visitors to Scotland.

The Fund is designed to assist groups in marketing their products and services to new customers and encourage people to holiday in Scotland for longer.

All projects applying for funding should contribute to the following objectives:● Increase the number of visitors to Scotland and the overall visitor spend.● Encourage visitors to travel more widely throughout Scotland.● Encourage visitors to travel throughout the whole year.● Develop and support the Scotland brand in key consumer markets.

The Fund can support groups with 50% of approved total marketing costs over a one-year period, with a minimum award of £10,000 to a maximum of £40,000 available.

The VisitScotland Growth Fund enables groups of tourism businesses to undertake new marketing activity or further develop current activity which will generate additional visitors to Scotland.

All applications must include activity which is considered "new", ie working with new partners, targeting new markets, including new packages/offers, or using new media. Whilst subsequent applications can be made, the funding should not be considered as long-term or core funding.

Applications are welcomed from groups of tourism businesses throughout Scotland operating at a local, regional or national level.

More Information: http://www.visitscotland.org/business_support/marketing_opportunities/growth_fund.aspx

Workplace Innovation Fund to support New and Innovative Workplace Practices | up to £5,000 | N/A

The Workplace Innovation Fund is administered and funded by Scottish Enterprise, Scotland's main economic development agency. Funding will help introduce new and innovative practices in the workplace; compatible with the key themes of people, place and practice.

Scottish Enterprise can contribute up to £5,000 for suitable projects and may fund up to 70% of eligible costs. Applicants should therefore be prepared to fund at least 30% of the total costs. Small-to-medium VAT-registered business based in Scotland (excluding Highlands and Islands) may apply, with project proposals focusing upon at least two of the following key themes:

● People. Celebrating the benefits of diversity or rewarding and supporting the learning and development of staff members.

● Place. Improving and maintaining a positive working environment; making use of physical

space in a creative manner and devoting time to integrating technology.● Practice. Adopting fair, responsible work practices to improve productivity. For example,

building flexible working practices, creating self-managed teams and integrating technologies.

Funding is intended to be used for core business activities. For example, permanent salary costs and recruitment costs. There is no prescriptive list of eligible activities however typical projects costs may include developing potential future leaders, commissioning feasibility studies, consultancy fees and training specialist support staff.

Applications may be made at any time through the Scottish Enterprise website.

More information: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/services/develop-your-organisation/workplace-innovation-fund/overview

Barclays Fast Growth Tech Fund | up to £5m | N/A

Barclays has launched a £100 million debt finance fund to help fast growing UK technology businesses rival their US counterparts. By providing the funding it is hoped this will enable technology firms to focus on areas typically seen as more risky by equity investors, like R&D, sales and marketing, without having to give away any equity in the company.

Applicants are advised to contact the funding provider to discuss eligibility in the first instance.

Eligibility: Technology businesses

More information: https://www.mygov.scot/barclays-fast-growth-tech-fund/

Scottish Enterprise Design Grant Scheme | £2,000 - £5,000 | N/A

Scottish Enterprise is offering the By Design Grant to help businesses in Scotland to design new products, processes or services or to improve the design of existing products, processes or services.Grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 are available.

Grants are available to VAT registered companies in Scotland (except Highlands and Islands) looking to develop new products or services.

Successful applicants must be able to contribute at least 25% of the eligible costs, as well as demonstrate the benefits of the project to the business.

Eligibility: Social Enterprise companies and VAT registered companies in Scotland (except Highlands and Islands) looking to develop new products or services.

More information: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/services/develop-new-products-and-services/innovation-by-design/overview

Fuel.Ventures EIS Fund 1 - Venture Capital Programme| N/A | N/A

Fuel.Ventures EIS Fund 1 is an incubation studio and investment fund targeting the e-commerce sector. The programme will invest in companies that have growth potential, with the overall aim of creating the UK’s next billion-pound enterprise.

The primary focus is on building proven business models in the online and mobile space that have both the ability to scale quickly and international growth potential. Fuel.Ventures invests in those entrepreneurs with unique technologies that will define the next era of innovation. The funder takes a hands-on approach, partnering with talented entrepreneurs to transform their vision into reality. This is an open-ended venture capital fund, so there is no minimum or maximum investment level stated. For those who have a good proven concept, the investment can help build and finalise a product and take the business to the next level.

Eligibility: public organisations

More information: http://fuel.ventures

Scottish Enterprise R&D / Feasibility Support Grant | N/A | N/A

A grant to help you undertake technical feasibility studies and research and development (R&D) projects with a commercial endpoint.

Your project must exhibit:

● An advance in technological innovation for the UK industry or sector concerned

● The technical risks and challenges associated with defining and developing the technology

You must be able to demonstrate:

● That you own, or have rights to exploit, the intellectual property required to undertake the project

● All intellectual property developed throughout the project will be owned by the company receiving grant funding

● How commercial prospects for the end product or process will be achieved, with realistic and effective routes to market

● That you have the necessary management and technical expertise and resources (either in-house or brought-in) to make the project a success

● That both the project and the business are financially viable

● That financial assistance from SMART: SCOTLAND is essential

Eligibility: A small or medium sized business, university spin-out or an individual. Based, or planning to set up, in Scotland

More information: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/services/develop-new-products-and-

services/smart-scotland/overview

Transform Foundation Website and Digital Support| £18,000 | N/A

Each £18,000 grant covers strategy, design and development to build an amazing website. The grant covers 100% of the upfront costs. Your organisation will only need to fund ongoing costs.


More information: https://www.transformfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-funding

Support Programme for UK's Co-operative Businesses | N/A | N/A

Launched by Co-operatives UK, the Hive is a £1 billion business support programme designed to enable growth among the UK's £37 billion co-operative economy. The initiative will help people who intend to start or grow co-operative or community enterprises, using various online resources, training and advice.

Between 2016 and 2019 the Hive, the first co-operative development programme of its kind in the UK, aims to support the development of the existing 7,000 independent co-operative businesses across the UK as well as help new co-operatives starting up.

The Hive acts as a cross-sectoral programme of support. Regardless of sector, the Hive is able to support organisations with:

• online advice to guide them through starting up, growth and conversions; and

• direct support, via one-to-one advice, group advice, peer mentoring and skills training.

The Hive offers comprehensive online business advice and guidance, alongside one-to-one support, peer mentoring and group training sessions, covering issues such as registration, membership development, and co-operative finance.

The initiative's online co-operative community is expected to unite member-owned businesses across the country, creating networking and business development opportunities.

Eligibility: Please see third party website: http://www.uk.coop/the-hive/

More information: http://www.uk.coop/the-hive/

Pilotlight | N/A | N/A

Pilotlight handpick teams of business leaders – Pilotlighters – from a range of corporate sectors. Charities are then matched with a team of four Pilotlighters, chosen specifically for their range of skills and experience, who support them to develop strategic and business plans.Teams meet their partner charities every month over a 12-month period. An experienced project manager facilitates each project, ensuring that work remains focused and effective.The Pilotlighters help the charities’ leaders create more sustainable and efficient organisations by offering the kind of high quality, challenging mentoring that is normally only available to top

corporate executives.

Eligibility: Charities

More information: http://www.pilotlight.org.uk/pilotlight

Making Enterprise Happen | £60,000 - £500,000 | N/A

The Making Enterprise happen fund will make investments of between £60,000 and £500,000. Each will be in the form of a mixed grant and loan package, with a minimum of 50% to be repaid with negotiable terms.


More information: http://www.resilientscotland.org.uk/investment-packages/

Community Innovation Fund | £500 - £18,000 | N/A

The Community Innovation Fund is a £2 million fund which NHS Tayside is making available to groups of people living in communities across the area.

Groups are invited to apply for a share of the funds between £500 and £18,000 on an annual basis (£25,000 over three years) to establish projects or take action to tackle issues which affect the everyday lives of people living in our communities. The fund is particularly looking for new and inventive ways of helping communities.

Eligibility: available to groups of people living in communities across the area

More information: http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/GettingInvolved/CommunityInnovationFund/index.htm

Resilient Scotland Start & Grow / Make Enterprise Happen | £10,000 - £500,000 | N/A

We provide two investment packages, Start & Grow and Making Enterprise Happen; both part grant part loan.

You may use the investment for working capital, acquisition of assets, business growth and other capital expenditure. Our investment is designed to allow you to meet the needs of your business and achieve your vision, without being restricted by the requirements of grant funders.

Start & Grow offers investment packages of between £10,000 and £60,000 to enable businesses to start-up, develop and expand.  All Start & Grow investments are unsecured and made up of one third grant and two thirds loan (repayable over five years).

Making Enterprise Happen offers investment packages of between £61,000 and £500,000.   Each investment is in the form of a mixed grant and loan package (repayable over 10 years). We will look

to obtain security for the loan element of Making Enterprise Happen investments.

Eligibility: Please see relevant link for each fund.

More information: http://www.resilientscotland.org.uk/investment-packages/

Resilient Heritage - Heritage Lottery Fund | £3,000 - £250,000 | N/A

Resilient Heritage grants of £3,000-£250,000 can help you to strengthen your organisation, and build the capacity of your staff and volunteers to better manage heritage in the long term.

This programme is available to organisations in the UK who want to build their capacity or achieve strategic change to improve the management of heritage. Grants can fund activities to help you acquire new skills or knowledge, or new models of governance, leadership and business to put your organisation in a better position for the future. Organisations in the early stages of planning their activities may also apply.

Whether you’re facing challenges around income and fundraising, or preparing to take on new forms of investment, such as social investment, Resilient Heritage can support these processes.

Eligibility: not-for-profit organisations, and partnerships or consortia led by not-forprofit organisations.

More information: http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/StartupGrants.aspx

DSL Business Finance & Scottish Microfinance Fund| £500 - £50,000 | N/A

DSL is a Responsible Finance Provider and a member of the Responsible Finance Industry. DSL provides business start-up and growth loans for small businesses and social enterprises that cannot otherwise access funding from banks and other traditional sources.

Business Finance

The purpose of this scheme is to help businesses to grow and establish themselves, with DSL offering support throughout the duration of the loan period.

Applicants may apply for a loan of between £1,000 and £50,000. The maximum term for this loan will be five years with a fixed interest rate worth between 6% and 9%. There will be a 2% administration fee and no early settlement penalties. Private sector match funding will be required.

This loan could be used to cover expenditure such as cash flow, investment in equipment and stock as well as PR and marketing services, renovation or additional recruitment. Applicants must be able to provide the relevant documentation within their application.

Scottish Microfinance Fund (SMF)

Interested parties may apply for a minimum loan of £500 and a maximum loan value of £2,500 through the Scottish Microfinance Fund. The Fund is administered by DSL Business Finance; an organisation providing start-up and growth loans for small businesses and social enterprises.

The purpose of this scheme is to allow businesses that may have previously struggled to obtain funding the opportunity to access low cost microfinance options at a competitive interest rate. The maximum term for the loan is five years with a 6% fixed interest rate.

Clients will be provided with a Loan Officer who will support them through each stage. Multiple funding options are available and there will be a team of funding experts on hand to offer guidance. It should also be noted that some sectoral restrictions may apply.

This scheme is intended for new and existing businesses and social enterprises based in Scotland that are employing fewer than ten people with a turnover and balance sheet less than, or else equal to, £2 million.

More information: https://www.dsl-businessfinance.co.uk/

Scottish Government Social Entrepreneur Fund |<£5,000 or <£20,000 | N/A

Firstport’s Awards Programme is funded by the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund (SEF), which since 2009 has invested £2.7m to date in individuals across Scotland to start up new social enterprises. SEF looks for individuals who have a focus on the business side of their idea and are looking to create a long-term solution to a social issue.

The Awards Programme offers two different levels of start-up awards – Start It and Build It, together with business support from a dedicated team of advisors to help you develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed.

The links will help guide you through the application process for each level. The Awards Programme is highly competitive, so you will need to be sure that your idea meets the specific funding criteria for each level. Of those applications that are eligible, we support the ideas that can provide the strongest evidence of their business potential, and their ability to create significant, lasting social impact.

START IT AWARDS

Our first level of funding is for individuals with an innovative business idea which addresses a social, environmental and/or community issue. You can apply for up to £5,000 start-up costs to pilot your idea.

BUILD IT AWARDS

The next level of funding is for individuals who have already piloted their social enterprise idea (either with or without support from our ‘Start It’ programme) and have proven that the concept works.

Funding of up to £20,000 is available to cover an individual’s salary/living costs for one year, so that they can begin running the business full time. An additional £5,000 discretionary funding is available on top of this for other costs in certain cases.

For eligibility, applying and more information visit: http://www.firstport.org.uk/funding

Outer Hebrides Micro Business Loans & Business Loans | up to £2,000 and up to £20,000| N/A

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Micro Business Loans

Interest free, unsecured micro business loans are available up to the value of £2,000 with a repayment period of up to two years. Loans are intended to contribute towards general start-up costs, marketing (which may include trade fair attendance), e-commerce enablement and encouraging tourist accommodation providers to "gain a star".

This micro business loan scheme intends to encourage the creation and growth of small businesses which will contribute towards job creation within the local economy. Furthermore, this scheme will assist income generating community enterprises in developing projects that will enhance opportunities to enhance opportunities for long-term sustainability and in stimulating the local economy.

Interested parties should contact Comhairle nan Eilean Siar directly in order to begin the application process. New businesses should provide a business plan alongside financial projections (three years). Existing businesses are expected to provide a proposal overview as well as any other necessary information.

Only one loan can be applied for at any one time, with a maximum of two CnES loans running at any one time. A second loan cannot be provided unless 12 months have lapsed since the last loan was provided with at least 20% of the first loan repaid.

More information: http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/eds/business/assistanceavailable/mbl.asp

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Business Loans

This business loan will encourage business start-up activities and will enable business and community development within the Outer Hebrides. New and growing businesses and income-generating community enterprises may receive assistance when developing projects which will enhance opportunities for long-term sustainability and activities that will help to increase economic activity and employment.

Loans worth up to £20,000 are available with a maximum repayment period of seven years. The interest for this loan is 4% fixed (unsecured) for loans worth up to £10,000. The interest for loans above £10,000 is 4% fixed (secured) and 6% fixed (unsecured). The discretionary capital repayment holiday is up to six months in length.

Applications are welcome from sole-traders, partnerships, limited companies, co-operative groups, community enterprises and other legitimate trading entities. Applications should detail business and community development projects located within the Outer Hebrides which demonstrate commercial viability, the potential for employment creation and the ability to generate additional demand for products and services.

More information: http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/eds/business/assistanceavailable/bl.asp

More information: http://mycommunity.org.uk/funding-options/bright-ideas-fund/

Circular Economy Investment Fund for Resource Efficiency in Scotland | £50,000 - £1 million | 31 December

The Circular Economy Investment Fund is an £18 million grant funding opportunity for businesses and organisations in Scotland working in all business and social economy sectors, who are helping to create a more circular economy. Proposals are invited from small to medium-sized enterprises (fewer than 250 employees/turnover less than €50 million) and non-profit organisations.

The main purposes of this fund are as follows:● To stimulate the development of innovative, resource efficient products and services for

the purposes of supporting a circular economy in Scotland.● To encourage the collaboration for the purpose of exploiting opportunities and

confronting challenges.● To provide support in order to develop innovative and creative business models.● To provide funding for projects that have demonstrated proof of concept and that have

the potential for commercial exploitation so that they might progress to a stage where they may attract investors.

● To achieve significant carbon savings.

Funding is aimed at SMEs that require a minimum grant investment of £50,000 with up to £1 million available for higher value applications.

Proposals for funding will be considered for new circular economy products; development and adoption of innovative business models for new circular economy products and services; and development/uptake of innovative technologies, products and services to support a circular economy.

Applications are accepted on a first come first served basis and the fund closes 31 December 2018.

More Information: http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/circular-economy/investment-fund

Scotland's Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation Scheme | N/A | 19 November

The Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation Scheme (FPMC) was launched to provide support for suppliers and producers to contribute towards the Scottish Government's overall vision for food and drink in Scotland - to be a Good Food Nation. This scheme supports the Government's vision of the food and drink market helping to make Scotland healthier, wealthier and smarter; with stronger communities and production that is socially and environmentally sustainable.

FPMC is part of a £70 million food and drink processing support scheme, established under the £1.3 billion Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020. This scheme has the following objectives:

● To support capital costs of businesses that are involved in processing primary agricultural produce in order to develop both new and existing processing facilities.

● To support non-capital costs towards developing new food and drink businesses, such as consultancy costs.

● To support co-operation activities between food and drink producers and manufacturers and third parties such as retailers, the research community and the hospitality and food service sector.

● To support marketing activities at national and international trade shows and fairs.● To support innovation such as clusters, process and organisation.● To support training.

The following types of grants are available:● Start-up grants for a new business.● Development grants for an existing business.

A total of £70 million is available. The maximum rate of grant a business will be eligible for is determined by the size of the business (large, medium, small or micro) and by the activity or products the business produces.

Eligibility: The scheme is open to submissions from individuals, constituted groups, and businesses that process agricultural products into food products or are involved in collaborative working within the food chain.

Deadline: The next deadline for this scheme is 19 November 2017.

More information: https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures/topics/all-schemes/food-processing--marketing-and-co-operation/?_ga=2.242443074.1741403407.1509469827-219114131.1452511028

Community Business Bright Ideas Fund | > 20,000 | 1 December

The third and final round of the £1.85 million fund wants to attract more new groups and is thus open only to not-for-profit community organisations that have been constituted for five years or less.

This is also reflected in the level of funding available. Previously grants of up to £20,000 were available for established stage projects, but as this round is focused on new groups, the funding now consists of:

● Ideas stage – grants of between £1,000 and £10,000.● Pre-venture stage – grants of between £1,000 and £15,000.

The funding is to help community groups set up their own business and carry out the necessary consultations with local people and feasibility studies to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs.

It is anticipated that 15 to 20 projects will be funded. They will join the 70 community businesses that have already received funding over the course of the two-year fund. These include a community transport scheme to link isolated rural villages and give elderly people more independence; an indoor skate park for a forgotten coastal community with few activities for young people and poor health; and a community food club tackling food poverty through pop ups.

More Information: https://mycommunity.org.uk/funding-options/bright-ideas-fund/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI26CZrP6p1wIVAqwYCh2gOAOwEAAYASAAEgIj4vD_BwE

Community Funding

Weir Charitable Trust | >£25,000 |28 February

The aim of the Weir Charitable Trust is to support individuals, groups and charities, new or established, which are based in Scotland and provide services in Scotland. The Trust anticipates supporting charitable groups with an annual income of less than £100,000 that find difficulty in sourcing funds from traditional or mainstream funders.

Although grants of up to £25,000 are available, the average grant is typically £3,500.

To be eligible for funding, proposals should fall within the following five main areas:

- Health

- Sport

- Culture

- Recreational Facilities

- Animal Welfare

Applications are invited for projects and activities that improve the quality of life for people wherever they are in Scotland. There are two funding rounds per year.

Please note that the Weir Charitable Trust made 16 awards to small community groups and charities in the latest round of funding.

The first 2018 deadline for applications is 28 February 2018 (5pm).

More Information: http://weircharitabletrust.com/

Tesco Bags of Help | up to £4,000 | N/A Need up to £4000 funding for your project that benefits the community? Tesco Bags of Help has already funded 780 projects in Scotland - sharing over £4 million pounds between them. As the nights get shorter it’s time submit your application for projects you’d like to happen in Spring 2018 and beyond. We fund a huge variety of projects that bring benefits to the community and every two months in Scotland we award 225 projects a share of over half a million pounds. Single use carrier bags are no longer available in Tesco but the good news is that Bags of Help will continue with funding from the sale of the new 10p Bag for Life. Apply online here http://bit.ly/bagsofhelp4

● Apply anytime for projects that bring benefits to the community● Apply for capital and revenue funding between £1000 and £4000 ● Community groups, schools, charities, local authorities and not for profits can all apply

Get help to apply from one of our team of Community Enablers http://bit.ly/scotbagsofhelp

Tesco Bags of Help is administered by Groundwork, working in Scotland with greenspace scotland.

Crerar Hotels Trust | N/A | N/A

Crerar Hotel Trust donates to local community, sport, medical, educational and children's charities. For information on each specific charity please see the links at: http://www.crerarhotels.com/crerar-hotels-trust

Carnegie Dunfermline Trust | £300 - £10,000 | N/A

The Trust funds projects, activities and schemes with social, community, educational, cultural, sport and recreational purposes for the benefit of those within the defined geographic area of the operation of the Trust. They are also interested in active partnerships where organisations decide to work together and adopt a joint approach. Start-up funding is offered on a one-off basis. Grants of between £300 and £10,000 area available.


More information: http://www.andrewcarnegie.co.uk/grants

Charles Hayward Foundation - Small Grants | £7,000 | N/A

Grant are made in the following categories for charities with an income of less than £350,000: criminal justice, heritage and conservation and older people. Grants of up to £7,000 area available. See http://www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Small-Grant-Programme-Guidelines-Application-Form-May-2014.pdf for information on each of the above eligible themes.


More information: http://www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk/

Glasgow Airport Flightpath Fund - BAA Communities Trust | N/A | N/A

The Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund focuses its community investment in several areas including education, the environment, economic regeneration and employment. The FlightPath Fund is designed to ensure the communities surrounding the airport share in its success - community groups and charities in Renfrewshire, Glasgow and East and West Dunbartonshire are all eligible to apply for funding.

Before making a formal grant application, it is advised to email a summary of your proposal to your local community fund representative so that they can give guidance - Glasgow – Neil Richardson/Sharon Morrison [email protected]


More information: http://www.glasgowairport.com/community/flightpath-fund/

First World War: Then and Now – HLF| £3,000 - £10,000 | N/A

First World War: then and now provides grants of £3,000 to £10,000 for communities to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

It is expected that your project achieves a minimum of one outcome for people from the list below. It is unlikely that your project will achieve a large number of these outcomes.


More information: http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/FirstWorldWarThenandNow.aspx#sthash.2p0tUo8x.dpuf

Glens of Foudland Windfarm Community Trust | N/A | N/A

Grants to benefit communities near the Glen of Foudland windfarm.


More information: http://www.glens.org.uk/form.pdf

Caithness and North Sutherland Fund | £1,000 - £10,000 | N/A

Funding for projects that increase the attractiveness of Caithness and North Sutherland as a place to live, work and invest with particular emphasis on achieving environmental, social, cultural and infrastructure improvements. Grants of between £1,000 and £30,000 are available. For futher information visit: http://www.cnsf.org.uk/guidance/


More information: http://www.cnsf.org.uk/apply-for-funding/

Rayne Foundation| N/A | N/A

Provides grants to organisations working in four main sectors – the arts, education, health and medicine, and social welfare. The Foundation has a flexible approach in its support of innovative, high quality projects, but is particularly interested in those which are of direct benefit to vulnerable and disadvantaged people or communities.

It prefers projects which have potential for wider than just local application, those which are likely to encourage funding from or involvement of other organisations, and/or those which are hard to fund.

There is no limit on the maximum grant but they usually support 50% of the project cost, with their average grants being £15,000.


More information: http://www.raynefoundation.org.uk/our-work/grantmaking-uk

Turemark Trust Grant | up to £2,000 | N/A

Makes small grants to small projects across the UK which address social distress and disadvantage. The average grant given is for around £2,000. Donations are mostly made to small local charities with preference to neighbourhood based community projects and for innovative work with less popular groups.


More information: The Trust does not have a website but for more information contact Mrs Clare Pegden, PO Box 2, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6YP. Tel: 01730 894120.

ASDA Foundation | N/A | N/A

The ASDA Foundation assists charities, people and projects within the UK which require financial assistance. The Foundation can only support a limited number of requests which have the direct support and involvement from ASDA colleagues. The foundation exists primarily to give support to existing projects being run by ASDA colleagues therefore please contact your local Store or Depot to see if this is something they are able to support.


More information: https://www.asdafoundation.org/applying-for-funding

Foundation Scotland Express Grants | £500 - £2,000 | N/A

Our Express Grants can help meet a wide range of costs, including general running costs such as rent or staff salaries; activities and events; equipment or materials; marketing and awareness-raising initiatives and training.

Express Grants are available up to £2,000. These awards are made up of money from the many different funds we distribute on behalf of companies, individuals and charitable trusts. We match the applications we receive to the criteria of the various funds we have available at any time. These criteria determine which parts of Scotland, or which types of project any particular fund can be used for.


More information: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/grants-and-funding-for-organisations/grant-programmes/express-grants/

Garfield Weston Foundation | N/A | N/A

Supports a broad range of organisations and activities which share a commitment to making a positive impact to the lives of the communities in which they work, and which are driven by a desire to achieve excellence.

We make grants across the UK to organisations in the following categories: Arts Education Youth Health Community Environment Religion Welfare


More information: http://www.garfieldweston.org/how-to-apply/

The Robertson Trust | £5,000 - £100,000 | N/A

We provide funding awards to charitable organisations operating in Scotland through our Open Grants awards.

We have three funding strands all of which have been developed in response to needs identified through consultation with the Third Sector: ● Care and Wellbeing● Realising Potential● Strengthening Communities

By clicking on a funding strand below, you will find details of the specific themes we are funding and examples of the activities which may fall with each theme. http://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/what-we-fund


More information: http://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/how-to-apply

The Tudor Trust | N/A | N/A

The focus is on smaller forward-looking groups, led by capable and committed people. Characteristics include:

- Organisations working directly with people who are at the margins of societyA focus on building stronger communities by overcoming isolation and fragmentation and encouraging inclusion, connection and integration- Organisations which are embedded in and have developed out of their community – whether the local area or a ‘community of interest’- High levels of user involvement, and an emphasis on self-help where this is appropriate- Work which addresses complex and multi-stranded problems in unusual or imaginative ways- Organisations which are thoughtful in their use of resources and which foster community resilience in the face of environmental, economic or social changeNo max. or min. amount

Information on making a first-stage proposal is available at:


More information: http://tudortrust.org.uk/how-to-apply/making-a-first-stage-proposal/

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation | £5,000 - £1.5m | N/A

We fund across four main sectors – Arts, Children and Young People, Environment and Social Change – as well as through our Food funding strand. Across all our funding we aim to unlock and enable potential, back the unorthodox and unfashionable, build collective networks and catalyse system change.

We offer three types of support: grants, social investments and Grants Plus support.

Our grants support organisations’ core or project costs, including staff salaries and overheads. We do not fund building or equipment costs, or individuals. 2015 grants ranged from £5k to £1.5m (median average £100,000), with support lasting 1 - 5 years (45% 3 years). Search our database to see what we fund.

There are no deadlines – you can apply at anytime.

We have a two stage application process:

● 1st stage: apply online. We acknowledge by email within a week and decide whether to take it further within a month.

● 2nd stage: answer a set of questions from a Grants or Social Investment Manager. We make a decision in 2 - 4 months.


More information: http://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/

SSE - Community Funds | N/A | N/A

Communities can access funds which SSE make available near each of their renewable energy developments. They set up local and regional community funds for each new onshore wind farm they build. Funds are different in each area. Visit http://www.sse.com/Community/FundsV/ for details of community benefit funds, and how to apply for funds in your area.


More information: http://www.sse.com/Community/Funds/

The Barrack Charitable Trust | £500 - £5,000 | N/A

The Trustees look for clear, realistic and attainable aims. Grants vary, but most lie between £500 and £5,000. Currently the major categories under which the Trustees consider support are:

● Advancement of Education

● Christian Work or Worship

● Advancement of Community Development

● Rural and Urban Regeneration

● Advancement of the Arts and Science

● The Provision of Recreational Facilities


More information: http://thebarrackcharitabletrust.co.uk/

Steel Charitable Trust | £1,000 - £25,000 | N/A

Grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 are made to charities within the following funding areas: * Arts and Culture * Environment * Health * Education * Disadvantaged


More information: http://www.steelcharitabletrust.org.uk/apply.htm

Coalfields Community Investment Programme | £500 - £10,000 | N/A

The Coalfields Community Investment Programme supports activities delivered by community and voluntary organisations working in Scotland’s coalfield communities. Investments can be capital and/or revenue awards from £500 to a maximum of £10,000 for organisations operating in eligible coalfield areas. Awards in the current funding round are unlikely to exceed £7,500. If your project will cost more than this you will need to have the balance in place before you apply.


More information: http://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/what-we-do/investment-programmes-and-community-support/coalfields-community-investment-programme-scotland/

Coalfields Community Futures | N/A | N/A

Community Futures is an approach to local community planning and sustainable community development that aims to encourage active citizenship and build local democracy. CRT recognises that some communities have found it difficult to secure a fair share of the funding that has been channeled through it and other grant makers during the last 15 years. CRT and other funders have found that in these ‘cold spots’ community leadership, participation, structures, networks and group activity is relatively weak.


More information: http://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/what-we-do/investment-programmes-and-community-support/coalfields-community-futures/

Community Broadband Scotland | N/A | N/A

The Scottish Government has invested £7.5 million to help establish superfast broadband in hard to reach areas of Scotland and to provide a Start Up Fund. The Start Up Fund is intended to help communities with the costs involved in establishing local community-led projects to access superfast

broadband services – where projects can demonstrate local need and demand, and the capacity to make it happen at a reasonable cost.


More information: http://www.hie.co.uk/community-support/community-broadband-scotland/funding/

Scottish Government Cash Flow Loan Scheme | £20,000 | N/A

An interest-free loan for farmers and crofters in Scotland who have not yet received a first instalment payment – for the Basic Payment Scheme and Greening – for the 2015 scheme year and cannot access support from their bank.

The Scottish Government has earmarked up to £20 million to support this new scheme. Those who have been declined by their bank, and who require a loan from the Scottish Government, may borrow up to £20,000 or 60% of their indicative entitlement value (whichever is the lower).

Once the applicant’s initial basic payment has been authorised, the loaned amount will be deducted from it and the remainder paid in to the bank account provided. It is essential that the bank account provided in the application is the same as the one saved on the Rural Payments and Services website.

The Scottish Government loan will be free of charges. The interest rate for the loan is 11.04% (based on the state aid proxy for market rates calculation). The Scottish Government will cover this interest payment and this additional benefit represents state aid to the applicant’s business.

Eligibility: Please see above.

More information: https://www.mygov.scot/cash-flow-loan-scheme/

Community-Led Activity Grant (BLF) | £10,000 - £150,000 | N/A

This funding aims to support communities to improve the places they live and the wellbeing of those most in need.

We will fund organisations to deliver work that achieves the following outcomes:

● Everyone in the community has the opportunity to influence and get involved in community-led activity

● People in the community are better connected and work together to improve their well-being.

We also want to fund work that is people-led, connected, and strengths-based. We call these our 'three approaches'. Find out more about what that means in the three approaches section of our website.

Eligibility: This funding is for organisations in Scotland that are based in the local area they serve and

are run by local people.

More information: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/scotland/grants-for-community-led-activity

One Stop Carriers for Causes | up to £1000 | N/A

Carriers for Causes grants are available for good causes within two miles of a One Stop shop. Grants, of up to £1000 will be available to support projects that ‘benefit local communities - helping to improve lives and local places’.

The types of projects funded will be very broad and will cover the direct costs needed to deliver the project, this could be buying litter pickers and bags for a community cleanup days, plants, spades and forks to plant up a new community garden, the cost of a minibus for a day trip for a community group or the materials needed to paint a room at the local hospice.

One Stop’s ‘Carriers for Causes’ is funded through the money raised from the 5p bag charge in One Stop stores in England, Wales and Scotland.

Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from a wide range of organisations

More information: http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/carriers-for-causes-uk

NFU Rural Funding | N/A | Continuous

Following a recent strategic review, the Trustees have indicated that in future, the Trust will focus on providing funding to larger initiatives, which would have a significant impact on the rural community. The Trustees are particularly interested in initiatives in the areas of education of young people in rural areas and relief of poverty within rural areas.

The Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications received. These meetings are currently held in June and November.

Eligibility: Projects and initiatives falling within the Objects of the Trust (NFU)

More information: https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/company-information/charitable-trust/applications-for-funding/

Co-op Local Community Fund | N/A | Ongoing

The Co-op Local Community Fund is looking for 3 projects in each of around 1,500 local communities across the UK. They'll choose projects led by small, locally based organisations that:

● benefit the local community centred around Co-op food stores and funeral homes● have the greatest possible benefit to their community● make maximum use of the amount of funding available

Eligibility: A registered charity, small charity registered with HMRC for tax, registered community

amateur sports club. church that's an 'excepted' charity, a Scout or Guide group

More information: https://causes.coop.co.uk/?_ga=1.66056622.1012436214.1480296019

Wesleyan Foundation Small Grants | up to £2,000 | N/A

Wesleyan Foundation Small Grants aim to support:

Registered charities, constituted voluntary and community groups across Scotland.

Grants will be considered from community groups (as long as you have a constitution), registered

charities, not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and social enterprises that focus on:

● Improve people’s life skills, education, employability and enterprise

● Maximise ability to strengthen community cohesion and build social capacity

● Advance people’s physical, mental health and wellbeing

This programme is intended to support groups/organisations with an income less than £250,000.

The maximum grant available is £2,000 and should be completed within one year.

More information: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/wesleyan-foundation/

George and Grace Thomson Trust for Dundee | £500-£2,000 | Dundee | N/A

The George and Grace Thomson Trust is a family trust, set up in memory of George Thomson, who

was MP for Dundee East in the 1950s and 60s, and his wife Grace Thomson. Foundation Scotland

administers the Trust on behalf of the Thomson family.

Grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available for charitable and not-for profit organisations

based and working in Dundee.

The funding is for projects that benefit people in Dundee, particularly those which address poverty

and social exclusion.

There is particular interest in projects which address the following issues:● Social exclusion.● Alleviation of poverty and disadvantage.● Empowerment (especially of women).● Asylum seekers.● Prevention of teenage homelessness.

This is a rolling programme with no application deadlines.

More information: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/george-grace-thomson/

Scotland’s Community Food and Health’s Capacity Building Fund | up to £500 | 8 December

Community Health and Food (Scotland)'s Capacity Building Fund provides funding to support groups and agencies running food and health activities in Scotland to build the knowledge, skills and expertise they need to help them deliver their activities better.

Grants of up to £500 are available to community groups, voluntary organisations or social enterprises working with people in a low-income community or already involved in running a food and health activity.

The funding can be used for the following:● All or part of the cost of a member of staff, volunteer, or management committee/board

member taking part in a capacity building activity (for example a training or learning opportunity).

● All or part of the cost of delivering an in-house capacity building activity for staff, volunteers or management committee/board members.

Applicants must be able to show how funding will build the knowledge, skills and expertise of volunteers, staff or management committee or board members, and demonstrate how this will make a positive difference to their food and health activities.

The deadline for applications is 8 December 2017 (or earlier if all the funding is allocated before then).

More information: https://www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk/funding/cfhs-funding-opportunities/

Big Lottery Fund Awards for All (Updated Guidance) | £300-£10,000 | N/A

The Big Lottery Fund is now offering grants of between £300 and £10,000 to voluntary and community organisations, schools and statutory bodies in order to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need.

To be eligible for funding projects must meet at least one of the following priorities:● Bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities.● Improve the places and spaces that matter to communities.● Enable more people to fulfil their potential by working to address issues at the earliest

possible stage.

In addition, the programme has announced recently that it will give priority to:

Arts projects that:

● Engage people from areas of high deprivation.

● Remove financial barriers to access creative activities.● Address rural isolation and encourages activity in rural areas.● Engage older people, people in care homes and carers.● Engage care leavers.● Support integration of refugees and asylum seekers.

Sports projects that:

● Engage young people from our most deprived areas.● Engage girls and young women.● Engage disabled young people.

Communities should be involved in the design, development and delivery of projects. Examples of eligible costs include:

● Training costs.● Volunteer expenses.● Staff costs.● Small capital projects.● Transport.● One-off events.● Equipment.● Utilities/running costs.

To be eligible for funding applicants must have:● Two unconnected people on the board or committee.● A UK bank account in the name of their organisation.● Annual accounts (unless the organisation is less than 15 months old).

Priority may be given to applications from smaller organisations. The Big Lottery Fund will consider the income of the applicant organisation when making their funding decision.

More Information: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/awardsforallscotland

The Henry Smith Charity - Strengthening Communities Grant | £20,000 - £60,000 | N/A

The Strengthening Communities grant programme is designed to support small charitable organisations working at grassroots level. Through this grant programme we want to make sure that our funding reaches the most disadvantaged areas of the UK, targeting places that are economically marginalised and affected by poverty.

We fund established organisations with a track record of delivering services directly to beneficiaries. We are looking for organisations that are embedded within their communities and are addressing local needs.

We want to fund work that enables:

● People from across the community to participate in activities which improve connectedness,

opportunities and wellbeing

● People who are excluded, vulnerable or facing other forms of hardship to have access to

community-based services that support positive lasting change

● A stronger, active, more engaged community.

To be eligible for funding applicants must meet the following criteria:

Organisation size: £20k - £500k

Location: UK-wide, must be within the 10% most deprived areas

Funding covers: Running costs which may include salaries, project costs, and small capital costs

needed to support the work.

Organisation type: community-led charities and not for profit organisations.

There is no deadline for this funding.

More information: https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/

strengthening-communities-grants/strengthening-communities-overview/

The FCC Scottish Action Fund provides funding under the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund

(SLCF).

Grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 are available to a variety of not for profit

organisations in Scotland, such as charities, community councils, church or community

organisations and voluntary groups. Groups must be constituted and have a bank account to

apply for the funding, which is aimed at supporting a range of applications that align with the

SLCF’s Objects.

The objects, which are fully explored in the guidance notes available to download on WREN’s

website, are as follows:

● Land Reclamation (Object A): The reclamation, remediation, restoration or other

operation on land to facilitate economic, social or environmental use.

● Community Recycling (Object B): Community based recycling, re-use and waste

prevention projects.

● Public Amenities and Parks (Object C): To provide, maintain or improve a public park

or other public amenity.

● Biodiversity (Object D): The conservation or promotion of biological diversity through

the provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat or the

maintenance or recovery of a species in its natural habitat.

● Historic Buildings (Object E): The maintenance, repair or restoration of a building,

other structure or a site of archaeological interest which is a place of religious

worship, or a site of historic or architectural or archaeological interest and is open to

the public.

Eligibility: It is important that for all Objects, work is targeted on a specific site at a single

location. All projects must be for the benefit of the general public.

Deadline: The fund will re-open on 6 December 2017 and close on 28 February 2018.

More Information: http://www.wren.org.uk/schemes/main-grant-scheme

Big Lottery Fund - People and Places Programme | £10,000 - £500,000 | N/A

The Big Lottery Fund has recently changed the application process to the People and Places

Programme by introducing an initial conversation, either by email or by phone, to discuss the

project idea. If the project is a good match for the programme, an application pack will be

sent to the group. If the project is not eligible or not a good fit, the Big Lottery Fund’s Advice

Team will provide feedback.

In addition to the change to the application process, the programme has now been split into

two strands

● Medium grants offers funding from £10,001 to £100,000 for projects lasting up to

five years.

● Large grants offers funding from £100,001 to £500,000 for projects lasting up to five

years.

Previously, the programme provided small grants, but groups that need a small grant should

now look to the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme.

The People and Places Programme offers revenue and capital funding for projects where

people and communities are working together and using their strength to make positive

impact on the things that matter the most to them.

Eligibility: Projects should address one of the following themes:

● Revitalised communities

● Improved community relations

● Enhanced local environments and community amenities.

Deadline: Groups that are starting the application process no longer have to worry about a

deadline.

More information: https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_people_places

The SUEZ Communities Trust | up to £50,000 | N/A

The SUEZ Trust is currently accepting applications from not-for-profit organisations in Scotland. The application process is now operated through a two-stage process via an online application system. Stage One applications can be submitted at any time and will include a short eligibility check and brief questions about the project. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a Stage Two application within 12 weeks.

Grants are available for the following types of projects:• Land Reclamation (Object A) - the reclamation, remediation, restoration or other operation on land to facilitate economic, social or environmental use.• Community Recycling (Object B) - community based recycling, re-use and waste prevention projects.• Public Amenities (Object C) - to provide, maintain or improve a public park or other public amenity.• Biodiversity (Object D) - the conservation or promotion of biological diversity through the provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat or the maintenance or recovery of a species in its natural habitat.• Historic Buildings (Object E) - the maintenance, repair or restoration of a building, other structure or a site of archaeological interest which is a place of religious worship, or a site of historic or architectural or archaeological interest and is open to the public.

Applications can be made to the:

• Primary Fund for grants of up to £50,000, as long as the project has an overall cost of less than £100,000.• Smaller Project Fund for grants of up to £20,000 as long as the project has an overall cost of less than £20,000.

Eligibility: This funding is open to organisations that are run on a not-for-profit basis in Scotland. This could include community groups, parish councils, charities, community interest companies, sports clubs, community associations, local authorities and voluntary organisations.Organisations must own or hold a lease for the project site with at least 10 years remaining. Projects applying for Public Amenity, Biodiversity or Historic Building funding must be on a site that is in the vicinity of a landfill site or transfer station.

Deadline: Stage One applications are accepted at any time.

More Information: http://www.suezcommunitiestrust.org.uk

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