Finding sources of funding & support:
(Click on the headings to go to the website)
Funding Scotland
Top of the list as it’s one of the most popular and a good starting point
Signposting funding opportunities for Charities, Community Groups and Businesses around Scotland. Aims to put funders and fund seekers in touch more easily. Has a good search tool and lots of other resources.
Funding Scotland operates as a social enterprise. All income generated is reinvested into the operation of the business and the continuous improvement of services.
Another good place to look is…
Community Toolkit
A resource developed by Skye and Lochalsh CVO with links to people and resource management, social enterprise, charity topics and a searchable funder database.
There’s a few words of description about what themes each funder supports – very helpful for speedy decision making.
Big Lottery
A big funder, keen to hear from organisations in Moray. Has an online tool to help you choose which funding stream is best suited to your project and a friendly, helpful advice line on 0300 123 7110 Also see ‘Big Lottery – tips and hints’ on the Downloads page for some pointers and information on funding streams.
You can sign up to BIG’s e-newsletter at http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/scotland
Creative Scotland
Is a Big Lottery distributor but also has information on funding and investment opportunities. The objectives are to invest in are:
- Talent
- Quality Artistic Production
- Access, Audience Development and Participation;
- the Cultural Economy
- and Places and their contribution to a creative Scotland.
There are 3 cross cutting themes of: International, Equalities and Education.
Directory of Social Change
Has an overview of top subscription funding sites, including Grants for Individuals.
Forum for Environmental Volunteering Activity
Has a list of resources for Green groups and projects, including e.g. British Trust Conservation Volunteers Funding Newsletters which have a comprehensive list of Funders.
Funding Central
A guide to over 4000 sources of funding, loans and contracts.
Funding database for visual artists and composers
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has an online directory dedicated to UK funding streams for visual artists and composers. It lists grants ranging from £250 to £20,000.
Games Legacy for Scotland Funding
There are a wide range of funding programmes available which can benefit many people and projects including community groups, young people, volunteers, sports organisations, and public sector organisations.
Heritage Lottery Fund
Gives grants to sustain and transform our heritage. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment, young people’s heritage, sport and cultural traditions we invest in every part of our diverse heritage.
Ideas Tap
Has its own funds and projects but also a microsite with a collection of Arts funders, bursaries and competitions to help you get your creative project off the ground.
The Institute of Fundraising
Lots of resources from information on best practice, training for professional fundraisers to help for small charities with briefings and training.
j4bcommunity
Lots of resources and information on over 3,000 grants dedicated to the voluntary and community sector. Register for free to use the search facility.
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland
Distributes funds across several streams to registered charities in Scotland which are focused on improving the quality of life for people in Scotland who are disadvantaged or at risk of becoming disadvantaged. It has a particular emphasis on funding grassroots charities.
Moray Council
Has a Funding Support Website with links to other sites and information about Scottish trusts, European Funding etc as well as good advice on writing applications.
The Community Support Unit have a Funding Guide, developed in response to needs identified across Moray.
The Scotland Funders’ Forum
A gathering of funders in Scotland, including statutory bodies and independent grant making trusts, who are committed to best practice in funding the voluntary and community sector and to maximising the impact of funding for the benefit of Scotland.
Scotland: National Rural Network
The network aims to promote economic growth and community development. There is a list of funding programmes, including a link to Moray’s LEADER programme.
Constituted community groups, social enterprises, micro or small businesses, voluntary organisations or public sector bodies can apply so long as their project idea will benefit the rural community. See also Rural Direct, a free and advisory service helping constituted community groups in rural Scotland to access funding.
Scottish Community Foundation
Experts in charitable given, administering funds for a number of organisations. Includes links to grant making bodies
Sport Scotland
Funding streams for public and community groups.
- Sportsmatch – matching sponsorship (in cash or goods) up to £10,000
- Awards for All – revenue and capital projects up to £10,00
- Sports Facilities Fund – Capital projects over £10,000
Funding is for increasing number of people participating, or for improving the quality of sport or training experience. Funding is not given for running costs or replacing like for like. Clubs should demonstrate good links with the local network e.g. Sport Moray and local Active Schools coordinators. Sport Scotland aim to support clubs even if applications are unsuccessful and are willing to be contacted to advise on the eligibility of a project. There are also case studies on the ‘Help for Clubs’ section of the website to help inform and inspire, as well as advice and links on good management and structure. Advice and support is available such as signposting to other funding streams or recommendations on who to use for feasibility studies. Also has a downloadable guide with information on other sources of income for sport.
Voluntary Arts
Has a list of fund. You can also sign up for free to receive an e-newsletter that includes funding updates. Signing-up also gives you access to lots of other great resources including comprehensive briefings on everything from branding to child protection.
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The office holds a paper copy of SCVO’s “Scottish Directory of Funding for Third Sector Organisations 2012″ (This can also be purchased from SCVO – £20/£25) This is a directory of potential funding sources for third sector organisations, with over 250 sources of funding available in Scotland.
We also have funding leaflets for various streams and can print information for you if required.