Organisation Support

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.

Through its Action Earth Grants programme, Volunteering Matters is offering grants of up to £250 to volunteer groups across Scotland for environmental projects which enhance local green spaces. Eligible activities include creating or improving community gardens, wildflower meadows, ponds, woodlands, and other wildlife habitats.

The Arnold Clark Community Fund aims to help registered UK charities and community groups, working within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch, to build stronger communities across the UK. Funding will be available a rolling monthly basis. However, groups are advised to apply as soon as possible, as applications could be paused due to high demand.

The DWF Foundation provides grants to registered charities supporting homelessness, health, education, employability, the environment, and community wellbeing. The Foundation does not have a minimum grant size, but the majority of grants will fall under £5,000. The next deadline for 2025 submissions is Tuesday 30 September 2025, for consideration in December.