Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Funds are given for a variety of projects which benefit residents within the Stirling Council area and help to develop vibrant, resilient communities. The Community Grant Scheme supports projects which benefit residents within Stirling Council area, whether within a single community or widely across Stirling Council area, or which benefit communities of interest (including hobby/sports groups). Projects must meet Stirling Council priorities, a list of which can be found in the fund guidance notes.The funds must be spent within 12 months of award and will pay for a wide range of projects including:- Start up costs (including first year running costs)- One off capital or equipment costs- Community events, activities or performances- Provision of training courses- Advertising an event or work- Environmental improvements

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng8kEAC/stirling-council-community-grants-scheme

Aberdeenshire Coastal Communities Challenge Fund

Currently Closed

The Coastal Communities Challenge Fund (CCCF) supports community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses on Aberdeenshire’s coastline and can fund a range of activities with positive economic, social or environmental impacts.This year’s grants will be targeted towards activities or infrastructure which meet the following priorities:- Supporting the development of active travel routes along, to and from the coastline- Developing the coastal economy and sustainable tourism- Creating or enhancing community, leisure and recreational facilities- Safeguarding, restoring or enhancing the coastal environmentThe fund distributes revenues generated by Crown Estate Scotland, with applications being assessed and approved by NESFLAG – the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group - a cross-sector partnership comprising representatives from Aberdeenshire’s coastal and fishing sectors.Projects approved under this application round must be completed by 30th September 2026.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000M7IuTEAV/aberdeenshire-coastal-communities-challenge-fund

Aberdeenshire Council - Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee Budget

Currently open

The Area Committee has a small budget which can be used to 'top up' other funding sources in cases where otherwise there would be inadequate funding to allow something to happen. They will favour projects which respond to local needs and show clear evidence of community economic development and emerged from, or take cognisance of: - Community Action Plans- Settlement Plans- Town Centre First approach- The Local Community Plan: Strong Communities, Wellbeing and Connecting People- Local Place Plans- Community Empowerment Act, in support of the assembly of for example business plans or feasibility studiesPlease note that this fund is for projects taking place with the Kincardine and Mearns area only. See the website for full criteria.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007ZuZfEAK/aberdeenshire-council-kincardine-and-mearns-area-committee-budget

Tesco Stronger Starts - Cooking for All

Currently Closed

In recognition of children needing a Stronger Start in life, Tesco's Cooking for All campaign in partnership with The Sun, will offer £150k in grants through the Tesco Stronger Starts fund in an effort to improve children’s access to healthy food, have a wider understanding of where food comes from and an opportunity to learn how to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals.The type of things they would expect to fund are:- Food growing projects eg allotments/polytunnels that can then be used in lessons/breakfast clubs etc- Food education projects eg after-school family cooking clubs- Producing cookbooks/food educational materials for children to take home and use- Cooking equipment eg knives/chopping boards/smoothie makers to deliver project

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007NUz3MAG/tesco-stronger-starts-cooking-for-all

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