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.
Funding
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.
Health Lottery Foundation Community Choice Grants
The Health Lottery Foundation has opened its first Community Choice grants round of 2026, supporting projects in Scotland, England and Wales. This round prioritises initiatives working with young people. Volunteers or employees of the applicant organisation must complete the nomination form, and an eligibility quiz must be completed before nominating. Ten organisations will be selected at random to receive a £1,000 grant. The next application deadline is Friday 27 February 2026.
King Charles III Charitable Fund Small Grants Programme
The King Charles III Charitable Fund has reopened its Small Grants Programme, offering grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to 3 years. The programme supports small UK non-profit organisations delivering work in education, heritage, health, the environment, countryside, and social inclusion. The application deadline for this round is 12pm next Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Falkirk Funders Fayre 2026: New Funders Spotlight
With Falkirk Funders Fayre 2026 now only 6 WEEKS away, we are delighted to be able to spotlight some of our exhibitors attending the event for the first time: FEL Scotland and Fairer Falkirk.
Meet the Funder with Creative Scotland
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is hosting an online session, Meet the Funder with Creative Scotland, designed to help organisations understand funding opportunities available through Creative Scotland’s open funding programmes. The event will take place on Tuesday 3 March 2026, 10am – 11am.
