Macmillan Community Grants of £500 are available for community groups and organisations to work in their local community to support people with cancer. They are particularly interested in applications with relate to: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion : Tackling inequality i…

Community organisations can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to organise beginner-friendly, local cycling events in 2021. Applications are open for Cycling Scotland’s Pedal for Scotland funding. The fund will support community organisations to deliver local c…

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been at the forefront of providing emergency support to the heritage sector. It quickly launched a lifeline £50million fund which has been helping organisations across the coun…

The SCVO Third Sector Information Hub is updated daily and is full of information and resources to help you, your organisation and your communities stay safe and healthy. The funding section has information on the support announced by The Scottish Governme…

Wow! Thank you to everyone who came along to Funders’ Question Time at The Gathering 2020. It was a packed session and we hope those who attended found it insightful. A special thank you goes out to our wonderful speakers who took the time to talk about their fund…

Evaluation Support Scotland have just published Principles for Positive Partnership; guidance on relationships between Scottish Government grant makers and third sector grantholders. They were developed by a facilitated working group that brought together expert representatives f…

Today marks the start of my fourth week with SCVO. Now that I know my way around the building and I’ve started to feel at home, I thought it a good time to introduce myself. As part of the Information Team at SCVO, I’ll be keeping the information that you see on Funding S…

Have you got an innovative solution that could support people following a hospital stay? NHS Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise Can Do Innovation Challenge Fund, are looking for organisations to work with to find solutions in the community that will help cu…

Scottish Natural Heritage has launched a new fund to celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters. Plunge In! The Coasts and Waters Community Fund creates new opportunities for communities to connect with their coasts, seas and freshwaters. The fund offers grants between £2,000 – £10,…

Beyond the Usual Suspects (produced by DTAS Community Ownership Support Service) is a practical guide to a range of alternative approaches for raising finance and fundraising. Although aimed at those looking for funding for community assets, its approach is relevant to a wide ran…