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The Community Finance Fund is SIS's core loan offering, designed to provide flexible, affordable finance to charities and social enterprises across Scotland.With loan sizes ranging, the fund includes both term loans and bridging loans, tailored to meet the diverse needs of organisations working to create positive social impact.The SIS Community Finance Fund goes beyond funding, providing potential support to organisations with expert advice, training, and peer networking - helping them build the skills and connections they need to grow sustainably.Loans from the SIS Community Finance Fund can be used for a wide range of purposes, including:- Working capital - to support day-to-day operations and keep your organisation running smoothly- Bridging finance - to cover gaps in funding or delayed grant payments, ensuring stability during transitions- Capital projects - to invest in property, equipment, or infrastructure that underpins long-term growth- Growth - to expand production, services, or programmes and reach more people- Investment readiness - to strengthen governance and organisational development, preparing your organisation for future opportunities

This bridging loan scheme is available to community organisations carrying out work on a public facility or providing a new public facility in Shetland which is eligible for grant funding from EU/Scottish Government/Lottery when the funding is released on receipt of paid invoices.

The Plugged in Communities Grant Fund supports community transport operators in Scotland to replace a community transport vehicle with a zero-emission alternative, to support community trips and services.Grants are available to cover the following zero-emission vehicles:- Cars- MPVs- Minibuses- VansFunding also covers any necessary accessibility adaptations and charging infrastructure

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards. It aims to answer the question: How can technology help people overcome barriers to accessing key online services?Despite the success of programmes such as Connecting Scotland, many individuals still struggle to access essential services because of low digital skills, limited confidence, or a lack of access to devices and connectivity. This Challenge seeks innovative, user-centred solutions that focus on people who may have some access to devices or connectivity but face barriers in using digital services safely and effectively. Proposals should address varied user needs, helping individuals engage with services including financial tools, education and employment. Connectivity and devices matter - but skills and confidence are critical to unlocking meaningful digital inclusion.The impacts of this exclusion vary depending on the specific circumstances of individuals, but this challenge is focused on reducing the barriers for people identifying, accessing and engaging with essential digital services safely including;- Key public services such as access to online health services, benefits etc- Access to third-sector services such as Citizens advice - Access to banking services and financial services- Access to employment opportunities- Access to education and skills opportunities

Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it. Competitions are:- Scottish EDGE: For early-stage companies/social enterprises across all sectors, offering funding on a split grant/loan basis.- Young EDGE: For companies where all directors are under the age of 30 offering a grant only award.Wild Card EDGE: For pre-trading companies, sole-traders and partnerships, offering a grant-only award. - Social Enterprise EDGE: For Social Enterprises who clearly demonstrate how their business enriches communities and makes a contribution to society, offering funding on a split grant/loan basis.

JRCT seek a shift in the UK defence and security paradigm away from highly militarised and “securitised” responses towards a new approach based on participatory and accountable governance, human rights, non-violence, diplomacy and mediation, and environmental sustainability.Their Peace and Security fund prioritises support for charitable work on the following issues: 1. Challenging militarism2. Scrutiny of counter-terrorism measures in the context of human rights and peacebuilding3. Building support for alternative approaches to defence and security4. Responding to the harms systemic racism.Please visit the Trust website for full details on each of the themes.

This scheme encourages Village and Community Hall Committees to introduce and develop a fundraising programme to generate funds for planned annual projects, e.g. equipment purchase and small to medium improvements to their rural hall.Applications will only be considered where pieces of work can be identified, e.g. small to medium improvements to the hall, purchase of kitchen equipment, etc. (see list below):- flooring work- tiling work to kitchen and toilet areas- sound system including speakers- protection covers for lights in main hall- heating/ventilation system/de-humidification upgrading- insulation work- purchase of cooker/oven- purchase of crockery and kitchen utensils- replacement toilet units- installation of a new water heater

The Whole Family Support Third Sector Delivery Fund is a fund for charities to deliver help that is tailored to the specific needs of families living in poverty or at risk of poverty. This will help them connect with the services and support in their communities that can make a difference.This fund helps third sector organisations support families living in poverty or at risk of poverty. It will do this by boosting their capacity to deliver Whole Family Support in communities across Scotland. It contributes to Scottish Government's goal of ending child poverty in Scotland.Scot Gov wants to work with:- partners who can work nationally, or across multiple local authorities areas, to support families in their communities- successful organisations to help ensure that this activity is as joined-up as possible with existing local work to deliver Whole Family SupportScot Gov expects that funding will continue and move to a multi-year basis from 2027/28, subject to future confirmation.

Through the Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Local Development Fund (the CLLD Fund), grants are available for eligible applicants based in defined Kelvin Valley and Falkirk communities for 2026/27. Communities include: Airth, Avonbridge, Baldernock, Banknock, Banton, Bonnybridge, Colzium, Croy, Denny, Dennyloanhead, Dunipace, Fankerton, Kinneil, Kirkintilloch (north of the Canal only), Lennoxtown, Milton of Campsie, Queenzieburn, Shieldhill, Slamannan, Torrance, Twechar, Waterside, and Whitecross.The Fund will once more be overseen by the Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Local Action Group (LAG) and administered by CVS Falkirk & District as the Accountable Body. Funded activity should take place by Sunday 28 February 2027, with final reports submitted to CVS Falkirk & District by Sunday 14 March 2027.The fund will focus on four key priorities:- Supporting community facilities and eligible organisations to contribute to the achievement of net zero- Sustaining, improving, and adding initiatives in rural communities that are the most isolated, disconnected, in need of investment, or likely to experience inequalities- Helping communities to address the cost-of-living crisis and eradicate poverty for individuals and families- Enabling communities to carry out research, engagement, feasibility studies, or other activities supporting the development of rural communities

Funding is available to stage an event as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival.There are two stages of funding available exclusively for Community Groups:- small monetary event contribution- Invitation to apply for funding and support for Marketplace style larger events **Marketplace:**They are looking to partner with a lead organisation in each area of Highland and Orkney (they already have a partnership event underway in planning for Shetland) to host similar events. You can either work as a collaboration across many organisations or nominate yourself as the lead organisation for your area to bring partners together. Your event should bring together a wide range of groups in your area and include a range of activities. HICH can support with funding including venue & equipment hire, refreshments, activities, marketing and cover some staffing and organisational costs.They have funding available and also can provide Community Development Officer support and the support of their wider team to help you to plan and deliver the event. Their one criteria is that within your event there should be time and space for a Climate Engagement workshop which they will either provide the tools or the staffing to support. Community views from that engagement will help to shape HICH's Climate Conference on 8th October 2025. All events funded must be confirmed with dates/time by 22nd August 2025 for inclusion in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival Programme. Your event must be environmentally sustainable.