Grant News
In response to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of Scotland Foundation has reopened its Energise Programme for projects that improve the quality of life for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people.
The programme offers two-year unrestricted grants to help small and local charities (with an annual income of less than £150,000) continue providing vital services and become more sustainable.
Energise has two funding tiers based on the income of charities:
- charities with an income of below £50,000 are eligible for £20,000 (£10,000 per year over 2 years)
- charities with an income of £50,000-£150,000 are eligible for £40,000 (£20,000 per year over 2 years)
The funding can be used for core, delivery, project, and general running costs, enabling charities to use their funding in the way that best helps them.
There is a very short application window. The application deadline is noon on 1 April 2026.
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