Funding

Applications for the Refugee Festival Scotland Small Grants programme. The grants programme aims to help celebrate and highlight the contribution refugee communities make to life in Scotland. Funding is awarded to enable grassroots groups and organisations to take part by helping them cover the cost of running events. Organisations can apply for a grant of up to £750. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

The Bairdwatson Charitable Trust grants programme is currently open for applications for grants of up to £20,000. Groups can apply for funding for a maximum period of 12 months. This fund is only open to organisations with an annual income up to £2,500,000 in the most recent financial year. The deadline for applications is Friday 6 February 2026, with decisions expected at the end of May 2026.

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is hosting an online session, Meet the Funder with Tesco Stronger Starts, designed to help organisations understand funding opportunities available through Tesco’s community programme. The event will take place on Tuesday 3 February 2026, 10am – 11am.

Rewilding Britain is offering grants of up to £15,000 through its Rewilding Innovation Fund to support creative and impactful rewilding projects across Britain. Applications are welcomed from community groups, landowners, and land managers in both public and private sectors. The deadline for applications is Saturday 28 February 2026.

The Pet Rescue Grant by Naturewatch Foundation supports animal welfare projects in the UK focusing on rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, cats, and rabbits impacted by the illegal pet trade. Eligible non-profit organisations can apply for a main grant of up to £10,000, or a mini grant of up to £1,000, which aim to provide funding for veterinary care, behavioural support, facilities, and training. Expressions of interest open on Saturday 24 January 2026 and close on Saturday 14 February 2026.

The Screwfix Foundation is inviting applications from charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects which improve properties and community facilities for individuals facing financial hardship, sickness, disability, distress, or other disadvantage. Grants of approximately £5,000 are available to support a wide range of initiatives. The next application deadline is Tuesday 10 February 2026.

Through its Young People’s Programme, the Allen Lane Foundation offers grants of £5,000 – £15,000 to small organisations delivering vital support to young people aged 12 – 21 years old facing significant challenges. Funding can be used for core costs, project delivery, or capital expenditure. Applications are accepted year-round, with the next Trustee review meeting taking applications scheduled for June 2026.

The Kelly Family Charitable Trust (KFCT) offers grants of up to £5,000 to registered charities which help families work together to overcome challenges. Both capital and revenue funding are available, including core operating costs. Grants are awarded twice yearly, with the next closing date on Sunday 1 March 2026.

FEL Scotland is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to its “Our Future, Our Say Climate Change Plan Consultation Fund”. The fund will cover costs of hosting events which brings people together to discuss and respond to the draft Climate Change plan. In addition, participants in these events will be given a supermarket voucher worth £35 as a thank you for their time.