Grant Directories

VisitScotland is the national tourism organisation for Scotland which aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of Scottish tourism. Scotland’s Improvement Districts offer local businesses up to £20,000 to help set up Tourism Business Improvement Districts across Scotland to support the growth and development of their area’s tourism industry. Specialist advice and guidance on how to do so is also provided. They will also work in close collaboration with the businesses involved during the development process and when the Improvement District is operating.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Ventient Gordonstown Community Fund (Fyvie & Rothienorman) the foundation provides grants in excess of £250 to support charitable activity that will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. It does this by making grants to support the costs of relevant projects, services, and facilities. 

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Ventient Gordonstown Community Benefit Fund the foundation provides grants to support charitable activity that will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. It does this by making grants to support the costs of relevant projects, services, and facilities.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Ventient Energy A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund the foundation provides grants of up to £25,000 to support positive change by investing in a wide range of inspirational, community-led activity that is strategic, positive and creative and helps create a legacy of lasting impact. Applications are expected to address one or more of the following outcomes (or changes for the community): Advance rural regeneration though increasing opportunities for enterprise and vocational training; Enhance infrastructure including affordable housing, transport, broadband, community-owned property and access routes; Establish new community services and seek to improve or expand existing services, particularly with regard to young people and the elderly; Develop and improve community facilities; E...

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund the foundation provides grants of up to £25,000 to support charitable activities that will help achieve the following outcomes: Improving or giving better access to communications and transport; Improving community assets and facilities for local people and visitors; Providing opportunities for young people; Providing support and opportunities for older people; Promoting enterprise and tourism; Improving the natural environment and access to it; Improving or giving better access to culture and heritage.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund (Highlands) the foundation provides grants of up to £25,000 to support charitable activities or services of benefit to those living in the following Community Council areas in Caithness: Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District.

Foundation Scotland exists to benefit disadvantaged communities by making grants to support relevant charitable or voluntary organisations, which make a difference to their local communities. Through the Kildrummy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Aberdeenshire) the foundation provides grants of up to £5,000 to support charitable activities that reflect the ambitions and activities set out in Kildrummy, Lumsden & Towie Community Action Plan 2013 and Glenkindie & Towie Community Action Plan 2019. Details of supported themes are available on the website.

The Coastal Communities Fund, which is financed through the Crown Estate's Marine activities, provides grants in excess of £50,000  per project to support the economic development of UK coastal communities.