Funding

Applications are now open for Scottish Government’s Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, which will provide £10 million over 2 years to increase the number of fully accessible toilet facilities across the country. There are currently 9 Changing Places Toilets across Falkirk District. Applications close at 12pm on Monday 20 October 2025.

The second round of Scottish Government’s CARES Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is now open for applications. The fund helps community organisations to develop their own renewable energy projects, including wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The fund can help community organisations with grant funding, advice, and loan funding to progress their renewable energy projects. The fund will close to applications on Monday 8 September 2025.

FEL Scotland is set to launch its next round of Small Grants to empower community-led climate action across the Forth Valley region. These grants form part of the package of resources, events and support being delivered through the Forth Valley Climate Action Hub between and 2025-2026.

The Forte Charitable Foundation’s Small Grants Programme offers financial support to UK-based charitable and not for profit organisations across the UK, which are working to address the challenges faced by local communities. Grants range from £2,000 – £10,000. Funding is available for core and revenue costs, with the Foundation prioritising frontline organisations working directly with individuals in need. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with no fixed deadlines.

The Corra Foundation has announced its latest funding opportunity, the Boost Fund.

The Boost Fund is for small community-led organisations across Scotland who are supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Grants of £500 – £3,000 are available for constituted groups and charities with an annual income of £50,000 or less. Unconstituted groups can apply for grants of £250 – £1,500.

Falkirk Council’s Housing team has launched its new Tenants Choice Fund, where constituted groups can apply for up to £5,000 for projects benefiting Falkirk Council tenants and the communities they live in. It is designed to give tenants a say in how their rent can be used for small projects in their community. Tenants Choice will have a total fund in 2025/6 of £35,000. 

The next Funding Officers Network meeting will take place on Wednesday 13 August 2025, 10am – 12pm, via Zoom. This meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about CVS Falkirk & District’s role as a funder, the live and upcoming funds we manage, and our online support tools for local groups

UK charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 through the Fat Beehive Foundation, to enhance their online digital presence and expand their reach. The funding is available to charities with an average annual income of less than £1 million, to support digital expenditures which may not be covered by other funding. The closing date for the next round of applications is 5pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Age Scotland’s About Dementia project has launch the latest round of its Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) Fund, which was designed for smaller, grassroots organisations looking to provide community-led support for people affected by dementia. Their 2025 fund will provide £310,000 in funding available to groups across Scotland. Applications close Friday 5 September 2025.

Now is the time to start developing your project ideas for the Falkirk Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2025/26 (the Fund). Launching on Thursday 21 August 2025, the Fund is once more aiming to support community-based projects and initiatives to help address local mental health and wellbeing needs for adults across Falkirk District communities.