Falkirk Council has launched its new Community Cohesion Integration Fund, which aims to support organisations within the Falkirk Council area to promote and include Falkirk New Scots within their existing activities taking place between April 2026 and March 2027. Applications must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 27 March 2026.
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Refreshed Young Start Programme Opens To Applications
Following a two-year co-design project centring the voices of children and young people, the National Lottery Community Fund have recently relaunched their Young Start Programme, marking a new chapter for the programme. For those interested in the research carried out to refresh the programme, they welcome you to join their ‘lunch and learn’ webinar on Thursday…
People’s Postcode Trust
People’s Postcode Trust offers support to smaller charities, community organisations, and good causes across Scotland that are working to create positive change for people and the environment. The Trust focuses on enabling local impact — especially within communities facing disadvantage — and provides flexible, unrestricted grants that allow organisations to respond to local priorities. Funding…
easyfundraising New Impact Fund
Online platform easyfundraising has launched a new Impact Fund, offering 20 unrestricted grants of £500 to support not‑for‑profit organisations across the UK. The fund is designed to help groups continue delivering essential services, or to enhance their activities, at a time when many organisations are facing increasing financial pressures. The deadline for applications is Sunday 5 April 2026.
Boots Charitable Trust
Registered charities and small voluntary organisations across the UK are now invited to apply to the Boots Charitable Trust for funding to support work and projects which aim to improve health, learning, community wellbeing and development, and social care. The deadline for applications is Friday 6 March 2026.
Scottish Government Climate Engagement Fund: Deadline Approaching
Scottish Government’s Climate Engagement Fund (CEF) is currently open for applications. The fund offers £25,000 – £80,000 for projects taking place in Scotland between April 2026 – March 2027. Its purpose is to support organisations acting as “trusted messengers” within their communities, helping people understand the climate emergency, how it relates to their daily lives, and the actions they can take. The application closing date is 11:59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026.
Climate Ready Forth Valley: Local Knowledge and Lived Experience Fund
As part of its Climate Ready Forth Valley project, FEL Scotland is offering funding to help community groups come together to share their lived experience and local knowledge, and to help shape the future of climate adaptation across the Forth Valley. They want to hear directly from communities about how climate change is already affecting their lives—and what matters most for local climate adaptation. Alongside local authorities in Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling,…
National Archives Seed Corn Grant
The National Archives has reopened its Seed Corn Grant, offering funding of between £500-£5,000 to support early-stage, exploratory projects that spark new ideas and approaches to community engagement with heritage. This scheme supports risky or experimental projects, such as piloting new engagement methods, building partnerships, or conducting research and development, without the pressure of delivering…
Children’s Alliance Funding: Grants to Support Children’s Health and Wellbeing
The Children’s Alliance offers grant funding to support grass roots initiatives delivering water-based projects that improve children’s health and wellbeing. Grants of up to £15,000 are available with most awards being under £10,000. Non-profit organisations including schools, registered charities, community interest companies and registered community groups are eligible to apply. Applications can be submitted twice…
McCarthy Stone Foundation Dementia Grants Programme
Applications for The McCarthy Stone Foundation’s 2026 Dementia Grants Programme open on Monday 16 February 2026, and close on Friday 13 March 2026. The programme offers awards of up to £7,500 to more than 20 dementia clubs and memory cafés across the UK, aiming to strengthen community-based support for people living with dementia and their carers, by funding organisations which provide social connection, meaningful activity, and early‑stage intervention.
