National Lottery Awards for All Scotland
The National Lottery Community Fund
Award
£300 – £20k
Deadline
Rolling — apply any time
Where
Scotland
Summary
We fund projects in Scotland that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.
Who can apply
You can apply if your organisation is a: • constituted voluntary or community organisation • constituted group or club • registered charity • charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) • not-for-profit company or Community Interest Company (CIC) • school, if the project helps the local community, not just the school • statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils) • community benefit society Your income We prioritise funding for organisations with smaller annual incomes. Because of high demand, organisations with larger incomes are less likely to get funding. Requirements for board or committee members You must have at least two directors who are not related. We consider people to be related if they: • are married or in a civil partnership • are in a long-term relationship or live together • are part of the same family Schools and organisations working with a school We can fund schools or organisations working with schools if your project clearly benefits the wider community, not just pupils, teachers, or parents. We’re looking to fund projects that: • bring the local community and school together • use school spaces or resources for community activities outside of school hours • help people in the wider community connect, learn, or take part in something meaningful Projects must go beyond the school’s usual responsibilities. For example, we cannot fund things like: • curriculum-based activities or anything that should happen during the school day • improvements to school buildings, outdoor areas, or equipment • training for school staff or education-focused support • school trips, after-school clubs, or alternative learning environments If you’re unsure whether your idea is eligible, check with us before you apply. Contact us.
Full details
• Project location: Scotland • Amount: £300 to £20,000 • A decision in: 12 weeks • Programme status: Open to applications We fund projects that bring people together and help communities across Scotland thrive. Social connections and community activities are at the heart of healthier, happier lives, that’s why we support community-led projects. What we can fund You can use the funding to: • start a new activity or continue an existing one • help your organisation adapt to new challenges • run one-off events We’re particularly interested in projects that aim to: • bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities • improve the places and spaces that matter to communities • help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage • support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis For community-led projects, you can apply for between £300 and £20,000 to support work lasting up to 2 years. For projects that focus on the arts or sports, you can apply for up to £10,000 for work lasting up to 12 months. We deliver this funding in partnership with sportscotland and Creative Scotland.