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The Kincardineshire Educational Trust was set up for residents, schools and organisations in the former County of Kincardine.The Trust awards grants to individuals, schools and organisations to help with the cost of school trips, further education and funding for sports clubs and facilities. Parents and guardians can also apply if they are receiving certain benefits or on a low income.

Crowdfund Fife provides an opportunity for local, constituted community groups to crowdfund and receive a matching grant from Fife Council. Projects that can be funded include:- Small capital works to improve your community- Local events that bring people out of their homes e.g. Men’s Shed, Tea Dance etc.- Regeneration of your local area – anything is possible.- Pilot projects that trial alternative ways of working.- Buying new equipment, materials, or expertise you do not already have that will expand your activities and encourage more people to get involved in your group- A technical study if you are developing a new facility or service

The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities. Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.

The fund aids research into learning disability aids the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. Their priorities are learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities) and autism and they will consider projects for children or adults. They will fund: - Capital building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools;- Employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture;- Play schemes and play therapy schemes;- Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs;- Support for families, including respite schemes;- Independent living schemes;- Support in the community schemes;- Snoezelen rooms.

BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve. Any projects supported must be UK based (excluding Northern Ireland); address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.

The grant scheme is designed to mobilise change and deliver positive outcomes for Shetland and its communities. The scheme seeks to support the community and economic development of Shetland by investing in infrastructure, community capacity building, and developing community assets and encouraging inclusive growth.The scheme also aims to encourage regeneration of Shetland’s communities by supporting projects that safeguard sustainable economic growth and jobs, promote inclusion and contribute towards poverty reduction.Projects seeking funding must be a strong fit to Shetland's Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028, and the shared vision that "Shetland is a place where everyone is able to thrive; living well in strong, resilient communities; and where people and communities are able to help plan and deliver solutions to future challenges."