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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Local Energy Scotland - CARES Community Solar Fund

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The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is supporting community and faith organisations to install solar PV and battery storage in their buildings. This is a short-term pilot, funded by the Scottish Government and Great British Energy, with funds needing to be spent and claimed by 31 March 2026.Demand is expected to be high for this funding, with many communities already in a position to mobilise projects very quickly. Funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are developing a new project, read the guidance and self-assessment checklist carefully and prioritise seeking a quote if you think you are eligible.To be able to install within the pilot timescale, easier installation projects will be more suited to this funding. Therefore, while it is not a requirement, they suggest that the proposed project:- Is not in a conservation area or within the curtilage of a listed building.- Is under 50kW of solar PV.- Is on an easily accessible roof, which is built after 1930s (as the roof will be more likely to meet structural requirements).- Is not part of a more significant building renovation that would increase the risk of programme delays.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007yQGXMA2/local-energy-scotland-cares-community-solar-fund

It’s not just about the cash: Why people matter in Scottish Government grant-making

Steven Marwick
11 January 2023
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The Scottish Government gives out millions of pounds in grants to voluntary organisations.,Those of us lucky enough to get Scottish Government grant funding are very grateful but exactly how grateful,Scottish Government grant managers can also find managing grant relationships with us challenging.,This is guidance on effective grant management relationships between Scottish Government and third sector,Steven’s previous jobs include the Community Fund lottery fund and Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/p/56696/2023/01/11/its-not-just-about-the-cash-why-people-matter-in-scottish-government-grant-making

What next for Levelling Up?

Rachel Le Noan
28 November 2023
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That same week the UK Government also announced the latest round of the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) with,At the Gathering, SCVO hosted a session with the UK Government to discuss Levelling Up, and the funds,The UK Government acknowledged that this is an issue, and we hope that more will be done in the coming,We need greater transparency from government at all levels to improve partnership working.

https://scvo.scot/p/86806/2023/11/28/what-next-for-levelling-up

Scottish Forestry - Community Fund

Currently open
The fund aims to support community groups and organisations that are encouraging and facilitating greater use of woods by people to derive health, well-being and community benefits.Eligible activities include include activities associated with woodland-based:- school care clubs and play schemes- schemes that promote physical activity such as walking, safe routes to school, natural play and adventure play- volunteer group establishment and the induction of volunteers- volunteering facilitation focused on skills training, health improvement and community development- projects promoting GaelicThe fund can support activities such as:- providing resources to involve communities in the decision making process of managing their local woodland- costs incurred by community bodies (such as valuation costs) when developing Community Asset Transfer Scheme applications – funding will not normally cover legal fees- developing materials (in appropriate languages e.g. English, Scots, Gaelic, Polish, Urdu etc.) that promote the health and well-being benefits of using woodlands

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003hvOyEAI/scottish-forestry-community-fund

Footgolf Association of Scotland

  • Membership number 8361
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC050749

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8361/footgolf-association-of-scotland

Security Industry Authority - grant for good causes

Currently Closed
Through the grant for good causes fund, the Security Industry Authority distributes money they have received through proceeds of crime confiscation orders and give this money to registered charities and community interest companies in the UK.Funding to support:- people working, or intending to work, in the UK private security industry- the UK private security industry as a whole- public protection in the UK (for example, by preventing terrorism and crime, or protecting vulnerable people and communities)

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000006zejRMAQ/security-industry-authority-grant-for-good-causes

Community, Capacity and Resilience Fund

Currently Closed
The fund is provided by Scottish Government and managed by SCVO. The main objective of the fund is to provide up to 2 years funding to community-based voluntary organisations enabling them to:• Pilot small innovative and creative projects, increasing capacity to deliver core services tackling poverty and social inequality.• Use the funding to scale up pilot projects to attract more risk-averse grant funding to sustain the work going forward.• Encouraging applications for up to £8,000 per annum for 2 years.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000OjQQLEA3/community-capacity-and-resilience-fund

Changing the Chemistry

  • Membership number 5027
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC045519

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5027/changing-the-chemistry

Fife Council - Tenants Groups Schemes

Currently open
If you are interested in starting a tenant and resident’s association in your local area you can apply for a grant to help meet running costs of the group.The grant can cover the cost of:- Publicising and holding meetings- Responding to requests for help, from tenants and the Council- Producing information for those they represent- Keeping up to date with developments in housing- Organising events and initiatives that benefit their community

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003xHMeEAM/fife-council-tenants-groups-schemes

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Refurbishment Grants Programme

Currently Closed
Grants towards projects that assist in the refurbishment or extension of rental accommodation that will offer high quality support for veterans with a housing need. They want to support projects that need help to refurbish existing housing for veterans. This could be transitional or permanent housing.You can apply to this programme if your project will:- enable refurbishments of existing affordable homes for rent to veterans,- enable refurbishments of sites that increase the availability of veteran housing- ensure properties meet decent homes and energy efficiency standardsA strong application will show how the project will contribute to the aims of the government’s ambition to reduce veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping, who you would work with to deliver the project and how the benefits of the work would contribute to the overall aims of this programme.Visit the Trust website for full programme guidance notes.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001pEy2MAE/armed-forces-covenant-fund-trust-refurbishment-grants-programme

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.