Organisation Support

Via its Grants for Community Photography Projects, the Richard and Siobhan Coward Foundation is offering grants of £500 – £1,500 to support participatory photography projects aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people under 25 years old across the UK. The programme funds projects where photography is a core element. Activities must provide hands-on experience of photographic techniques. The current funding round closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

The Matthew Good Foundation’s Grants for Good Fund is inviting applications from non-profit organisations seeking financial support for community-focused projects. The programme is funded by the John Good Group, and offers unrestricted funds which can be used for any of the successful organisation’s costs. Applications close on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

The Leeds Building Society Foundation grants provide funding to projects which “support those in need of a safe and secure home”. Grants of up to £2,500 are available. The next Small Grants deadline for applications is Monday 7 September 2026.

FEL Scotland’s Forth Valley Climate Action Hub is offering grants to enable more groups to engage in climate action for the first time, and to support communities already delivering climate action to progress further and achieve greater impact. The deadline for applications to both grants is Sunday 5 July 2026.

The Co‑op Local Community Fund supports local projects which provide opportunities and resources to help people and communities thrive. Funding is generated through Co‑op member spending, with members able to choose a local cause to support. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Thursday 24 September 2026.

The British Ecological Society (BES) offers Outreach and Engagement Grants to support independent activities designed to connect public audiences with the relevance, excitement and real‑world impact of ecological science. The grants encourage high‑quality public engagement and science communication which increases understanding of how ecology informs solutions to local and global environmental challenges. Grants of up to £2,000 are available for capital or revenue costs; the deadline for applications is Tuesday 8 September 2026.

The Idlewild Trust is an independent grant‑making trust supporting charitable activity across two funding streams: the arts, and the conservation of cultural heritage. Grants of up to £8,000 are available. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 4 September 2026.

Heart Research UK has announced the launch of its 2026 Healthy Heart Grant for Scotland, offering up to £15,000 per project to support innovative, community-led projects which promote heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Falkirk Council’s Community Benefit Requests process provides an opportunity for local community groups, charities and third sector organisations to access practical support from contractors linked to council‑awarded contracts. The Community Benefit Request process will open to applications at 12:30pm on Monday 15 June 2026.

The Edinburgh Airport Community Fund supports local communities by providing grants to community groups and charities improving opportunities, facilities, and services for local people. Organisations based in Falkirk (FK1, FK2, and FK3 only) can apply. Priority will be given to projects aligning with the airport’s Greater Good sustainability strategy. Grants of up to £7,000 are available, with £140,000 awarded annually. The next deadline is 11:59pm on Thursday 13 August 2026