Information about various funding sources
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The Community Links Programme is one of Sustrans Scotland’s grant schemes for 2012/13. Community Links Programme is key to meeting the target of the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS). The Community Links Programme 2012/13 aims to link the places people live in with the places they want to get to; encourage people to cycle or use another active mode on everyday journeys and increase cycling modal share and to meet an identified community need and demand.
Application deadline 11 May.
A small capacity building fund which will support individuals with great ideas who are currently working in a Scottish Charity.
Deadline 25 May 2012.
Grants of up to £30,000 are available to fund youth work events and activities for young people aged 10 – 19 years. Awards will fund youth work programmes up until May 2014. Fund criteria and other information about the fund can be found on the YouthLink Scotland web-site.
Deadline for applications is 1 June 2012.
For those who can think of a great way to get nature to ‘pop up’ in their local area but don't have the money to get started, the Closer to Nature grants have been designed for individuals, families and community groups (or even a group of friends) to apply for. Grants of up to £1500.
Deadline for applications Monday 4th June 2012.
The Cycle Friendly and Sustainable Communities Fund (CFSCF) is now open for applications from individual community-led projects, aiming to increase the number of trips made by bicycle. Grants of up to £6,000 are available for projects that can demonstrate a shift to trips by bicycle and a reduction in carbon emissions. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal ahead of submission. Please contact Isla Campbell or Christopher Johnson on 0141 229 5350.
The deadline for applications is the 25 June 2012.
Up to £10,000 for projects that empower local people, enabling them to create lasting change in their communities. Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with and priority will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. Administered by the Scottish Community Foundation. Applications take around 3 months to process - the dates left in 2012 for panel sittings are 26 June, 10 September and 6 December.
A new £1m small grant programme designed to help local communities answer questions about their past. All Our Stories will make available grants ranging from £3,000 - £10,000. From researching local historic landmarks, learning more about customs and traditions to delving into archives and finding out the origins of street and place names - this new programme will give everyone the chance to explore their heritage and share what they learn with others. Applications will be accepted from a wide range of organisations including community groups, heritage organisations and charities.
Application deadline is 31 July 2012
The Healthy Communities small grants programme awards grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 to local community and voluntary groups. The programme aims to support grassroots activity that will help local residents live longer healthier lives. Healthy Communities (HealthShow) is currently open in the following local society lottery areas: Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian, Falkirk, Midlothian.
Awards for All Scotland puts lottery money back into local communities by giving grants of between £500 and £10,000. We fund projects that improve opportunities for people to take part in arts, sport and community activities and can fund a wide range of organisations.
The Community Spaces Programme will re-open for applications in June 2012. Through the programme, grants of between £10,000 and £250,000 are available to communities in Scotland to improve the appearance, functionality, accessibility, effectiveness and sustainability of local spaces and places this can include: Developing and improving local parks, community paths, gardens; play parks, allotments, community centres and village halls.
The Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund supports communities to tackle climate change by reducing their carbon emissions and increasing their capacity to take action. Three further funding rounds will take place in May, July and September of 2012. The next deadline for expression of interest is 6 June 2012.
Grant programme designed to engage young people aged 11-25 with their heritage. Young Roots projects stem directly from the interest and ideas of young people, who are supported by youth and heritage organisations to develop skills, build confidence, and connect with their local communities. More
The BIG Lottery in Scotland have announced a brand new fund which will use dormant bank account money to fund projects which support Scotland’s children and young people. Young Start aims to create opportunities for children and young people aged between 8 and 24 to help realise their potential.
The Scottish Community Foundation operates a number of grants programmes:
Scotland-wide programmes - grants to eligible organisations anywhere in Scotland: Express Grants (up to £2,000); Grants for Women's Projects; Comic Relief Local Communities Grants
Local programmes - support for projects in specific areas of Scotland. The nature and purpose of these funds vary considerably and each has its own application process.
Voluntary Action Fund is an independent grant-making body investing in voluntary and community based organisations throughout Scotland. The funding and support VAF provides enables community based organisations to undertake projects that challenge inequalities and overcome barriers to being involved in community life. The grant programmes meet the needs of disadvantaged communities through encouraging volunteering and tackling discrimination. VAF currently manages grant programmes that are funded through the Scottish Government.
The Funding Scotland website records information about grants and funding programmes accessible to organisations operating in Scotland. Funding Scotland operates as a social enterprise.
Public sector bodies, charities and other not-for- profit organisations can apply for environmental projects. Restrictions apply and projects should be within a defined radius of landfill sites.
Community groups, local charities and voluntary organisations in Glasgow or Edinburgh and apply for support for community development activities.
Support for a range of charitable activities in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Fife and Angus.
The Merlin Trust offers financial support to people aged 18-35 to develop a career in horticulture. Support can be used for study visits in the UK or overseas.
Not for profit organisations and organisations with a charitable purpose can apply for funding from this trust which focuses on environmental education in the UK. In particular the Trust seeks to support projects that focus on; finding practical ways of involving children and young adults. Applications to the Trust can be submitted at any time.
The Ryklow Trust supports organisations and individuals involved in actvities that include environment and conservation. The Conservation priority is for activities that positively impact on natural species, landscapes and environmental resources.
The Rank Foundations support groups working with young people engaging with young people to foster their development; develop the skills of people working with young people; communicate good practice with other organisations and groups.
This Fund for not for profit organisations, charities and community groups located within ten miles of a SITA UK site that wish to improve the local public amenities. Up to £50,000 is available for local community improvement projects.
Biffaward is a multi-million pund fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to community and environmental projects across the UK. The fund offers four levels of support
Main grants - community (£5000 to £50,000). For projects that provide and improve community facilities
Main grants - biodiversity (£5,000 to £50,000). For projects that conserve wildlife species and habitats
Small grants - community (£250 - £5,000). For projects that enable communities to improve local amenities and conserve wildlife
Flagship (£150,000 - £500,000). For regionally significant projects which improve biodiversity and cultural facilities