The Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Contribution is a single capital payment which applies to eligible Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) woodland creation planting options. This payment recognises the additional costs of planting and establishing new woodlands within the area where they will provide environmental, economic and social benefit and help to deliver the aims of regional forestry and woodland strategies.

The fund aims to foster community engagement in growing and learning about food, and promote healthy eating and outdoor exercise. Projects could include elements of growing projects that involve; the installation of physical infrastructure, materials and equipment, soil analysis, site feasibility or design work, and non-site based projects.

The charity raises millions of pounds each year and awards grants to help disabled and disadvantaged children aged 0 to 18 who are suffering from abuse or neglect, who are disabled or who simply need extra care and guidance. Grants are also given to children's charities and organisations to help them undertake projects and new initiatives or to ensure that much needed services can continue to provide essential care and support. They cover 22 areas around the UK in partnership with Bauer Radio and in Scotland these include areas covered by Northsound, West FM, West Sound, Tay FM, Forth, Moray Firth Radio (MFR), Clyde and Radio Borders.

The Aldi Scottish Sport fund is a Scotland-wide community-based sport programme designed to make it easier for kids to take part in sports within their local communities by giving clubs the chance to secure up to £2,500 of funding. The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund is open to any sporting organisation in Scotland with registered charity status, from rugby clubs to after school groups and everything in between. Groups can apply for funding for a wide range of purposes, such as new strips, equipment or to subsidise transports costs.

Tenovus Scotland makes a key difference to Scottish medical research development through small and large medical research grants and scholarships. The main focus is on funding projects to produce pilot evidence that then attracts longer term support from major external funders, leading to further research development.

North Ayrshire Council has a number of Charitable Trusts for particular towns and villages which are intended to provide assistance to those in need. The areas covered by these trusts and the purposes for which funds are held within each trust are determined by the terms of the original bequests made to the Council or its predecessors. Any organisation providing assistance to persons in these areas, or any individual living in these areas, may apply for assistance from the relevant trust. Areas Covered by the Town Charitable Trusts are Beith & Gateside, Dalry, Irvine, Kilbirnie & Glengarnock, Kilwinning and Largs. The Trust purposes applicable are: the prevention or relief of poverty; the provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; the advancement of education (applicable to Beith & Gateside Charitable trust only).

Start & Grow offers investment packages to enable social enterprises and community organisations to start-up, develop and expand. All Start & Grow investments are made up of one third grant and two thirds loan. Loans are repayable over up to five years and are charged at a fixed interest rate of base rate (currently 0.5%) plus 6%. Investments can be used for both revenue and capital costs (including set-up). You must demonstrate that as a result of our investment your organisation will create or maintain employment or training opportunities in your area.

An annual community benefit payment is made by Infinis, the operators of the Ardrossan Wind Farm, and administered by North Ayrshire Council. Applications can only be accepted from constituted community groups located within Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston and the Isle of Arran. Applications for environmental projects will have a priority in grant funding, but the Fund will continue to support applications which do not have an environmental perspective. Local groups will be given a priority, national organisations will only be considered if their application demonstrates a direct benefit to the communities of Ardrossan, Saltcoats , Stevenston and Arran.

This small trust supports conservation and community projects throughout Arran including wildlife, paths and trails, marine, conservation, and sustainability. The applicants must demonstrate a clear and positive contribution to the environment, and projects should be accessible to members of the public, and benefit the local community.

The trustees consider the main categories to be supported are: sporting activities in Scotland, with a particular emphasis on the encouragement of youth involvement; charities which have their principal base of operation and benefit the West Coast of Scotland, and in particular, the Glasgow and Ayrshire area; charities whose funds arise from or assistance is provided to persons having connection with the licensed trades and in particular the whisky industry; Scottish educational establishments.