Funding 2013
Funder / Basis of Application / Available to? / Level of Funding / Link to WebsiteCash Back for Communities / Cashback for Communities is a Scottish Government initiative that uses funds recovered from criminal activity to support positive activities for young people.
The Scheme is aimed at units and youth groups that predominantly work with young people aged between 10 and 19 years. / Applicants should meet these criteria:
Led and managed by volunteers
Have members which include young people aged 10 or over,
Based in Scotland
A member of one of the six partnership organisations. / Up to £1,000 – start-up costs of a unit or youth group, particularly in areas of deprivation or need.
Up to £2,000 – supporting existing local groups to meet the costs (or part of the costs) of a particular project or programme of activity. /
Celebrate / Celebrate will support new and existing events and activities that celebrate the 2014 Commonwealth Games through arts, heritage, sports and local community celebrations.
It will fund local celebration events and activities which stimulate greater involvement in community activity and develop our understanding as citizens of the Commonwealth.
Celebrations can be a one off event or activities which end with a celebration event. / You can apply to Celebrate if you are a:
-Voluntary or community organisation (not-for-profit)
-School
-Community council
-Statutory body (such a local authority or health board) / You can apply for a between £500 and £10,000 to be spent within a year. /
Landfill Communities Fund / What is the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF)?
Landfill Operators (LOs) must pay a tax to the Government on every ton of waste that they dispose of in a landfill site. The LCF allows LOs to 'offset' a percentage of the landfill tax and give a proportion of it to organisations who deliver environmental objectives, instead of paying it as tax to Government.
The principle of the LCF is that it 'offsets' some of the negative impacts of living very close to a landfill site. This is done by allowing the LOs to pay a proportion of their landfill tax liability to not-for-profit organisations that deliver benefits to the general public, biodiversity or the environment. / To receive LCF funds organisations must become enrolled Environmental Bodies (EBs) and more information can be foundhere.
To find your nearest Landfill Operators (LOs) click here / £500 - £30,000 /
BIFFA Awards / Biffa Award provides funding under the Recreation theme to projects that transform open spaces for the benefit of the community, providing them with more opportunities to become involved in recreational activity.
Examples of projects that fall under this category are green spaces, woodland walks, play areas, sports facilities and community gardens. / The project must be based within 10 miles of a Biffa Operation and a licenced landfill site. Check your project’s locationeligibility here. / Small Grants: £250 and £10,000.
Your project must not cost more than £30,000 in total.
Main Grants: You can apply for between £10,000 and £50,000.
You will need to find a third party contributor(s) to provide 10% of the grant you are applying for.What's this? /
Go For It Scotland! / Run by Quality Meat Scotland and sportscotland, the programme will offer 20 bursaries of on an annual basis in the run up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Grants are available for a wide range of purposes including equipment, specialist clothing, travel, training, nutrition or coaching.
Bursaries can also be used to set up a new group. One such group has been set up by Langfaulds Primary School in Glasgow, which used funding from Go for It Scotland! to establish a basketball club and take part in local basketball festivals. / The programme is open to individuals and groups of all ages and abilities living and training in Scotland who are taking part in healthy activities to increase their heart rate. / £500 /
Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund / The Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund supports the Scottish Government’s legacy ambitions to encourage more people to be active and take part in sport. Physical activity can help people become healthier and fitter. The Fund will do this by providing funding for capital projects which create or improve places in local communities where people can go to get active.
You will need to demonstrate that your project will make a difference in terms of impact on physical activity or sports participation. This might be through creating new facilities, upgrading or improving the accessibility of existing ones, or reducing barriers to activity. / A very wide range of community-led projects such as new bike or skate parks, outdoor adventure facilities, walking routes, or new projects within school estates. / Grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 are available. In total, £10 million is available until 2015. / sportscotland Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund
Sir Hugh Fraser Foundation / The Trustees will consider applications from all bodies which have charitable status provided these relate to charitable purposes in the following categories:Medical Research and Facilities, Conservation and Environment, Disadvantaged and Handicapped, Education and Training, Elderly, Homeless and Hospices, Musical Theatre and Visual Arts, Religion, Youth Organisations and any other Miscellaneous / Registered Charities or non-profit making organisations only. The Trustees pay special regard to applications from the West of Scotland and from parts of Scotland where the local economy makes fundraising difficult. However, applications from other parts of Scotland are considered. / No amount is specified but likely to be small amounts. / The fund has no direct website but more information is available here -
Starter for 6 / Starter for 6 is Scotland's premier start-up and investment programme forcreative industryentrepreneurs.By helping turn creative ideas into successful businesses,the programme not only contributes towards the success of the Scottish economy but also raises the awareness and profile of talented entrepreneurs in Scotland.
The programme provides successful applicants with (amongst other benefits):
- Four enterprise training sessions designed to provide you with the business skills to turn your idea into reality. The sessions cover costing, pricing and marketing to pitching and presentation skills giving you confidence and providing you with the content to build a robust business plan.
- Peer mentoring or coaching.
- The opportunity to network and share ideas with like minded entrepreneurs in training sessions and events.
Scottish EDGE Fund / The Scottish EDGE is a competition which aims to support and encourage entrepreneurial activity among young companies in Scotland. The competition is for ambitious entrepreneurs who wish to grow their business. The companies which demonstrate the most potential could win awards of up to £50,000.
Winners also receive a package of support from The Royal Bank of Scotland. This may include free banking, security advice and a one day free training course worth £275 fromRBS Mentor. The training course covers everyday employment law, practical people management, managing health and safety and IOSH working safely. / The fund is open to small, young Scottish businesses which, with support, have the potential to achieve or increase sales by £400,000 within a period of three years (or £200,000 in the Highlands and Islands region).
It is open to entrepreneurs across all of Scotland, no matter where you are based.
The competition features a range of application criteria -find out if your business is eligible. / The Scottish EDGE has a total prize fund of £2 million. The prize fund will be awarded over a series of competitions, with this latest round being the third. /
Scottish Seed Fund / Scottish Seed Fund (SSF) offers investment finance for early stage businesses based in Scotland, usually transitioning from end phase product development to full commercialisation. SSF wants to support businesses demonstrating high growth potential by launching new products, entering new markets and increasing employment.
Investment from £20,000 upwards on an equity basis in businesses that meet the eligibility criteria. Match investment from private sector sources on a £1 for £1 basis up to a maximum of 50% of the total funding package or £250,000 (whichever is the lesser).
The SSF is primarily an equity based fund so you must be looking for equity investment (shares). However it recognises that for commercial reasons some co-investment partners may plan to make part of their investment by way of commercial debt. To ensure that the growth and export potential of the business is realised, we will take a flexible approach in these circumstances. The SSF can thus make part of an investment by way of a debt instrument, on the same commercial terms as the third party private investor. / Eligible to Businesses:Demonstrate other funding sources have been explored
Have, or be in the processes of developing, a significant operational presence within Scotland which is proportionate to the levels of investment being sought
Match theEU definition of a Small to Medium Enterprise (SME)and ideally be a Limited Company
/ 20,000 upwards on an equity basis in businesses that meet the eligibility criteria. We will match investment from private sector sources on a £1 for £1 basis up to a maximum of 50% of the total funding package or £250,000 (whichever is the lesser). /
CYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY FUND / The aim of the fund is to provide grants for worthwhile schemes that demonstrate innovative ways of using cycling and will serve as examples of good practice that can be followed by future projects and can be shared across the whole sector.
The third round of the Fund is now open. Cycling Scotland is keen to attract applications from projects promoting inclusion, particularly those offering activities to people with disabilities, or with differing needs. / Community Based Cycling Organisations / up to £5,000 / CYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY FUND
Cashback for Communities Youth Work Fund / The CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme has been established to support local volunteer led groups, who may not previously have had access to external funding, to enhance their programmes for young people and get positive projects off the ground. / Local youth groups. / Depends on Local Authority Area /
EventScotland / The International Funding Programme is at the very core of EventScotland’s business. Through this programme of investment, EventScotland is funding major, world class events which are raising the profile of Scotland’s Perfect Stage around the world.
Events supported through the International Funding Programme must:
- Generate substantial economic benefits for Scotland through increased visitation including tourists, spectators and participants
- Highlight Scotland as an events and tourism destination through high profile, international media coverage
- Enhance Scotland’s opportunities to host further major events
Any national event outside Edinburgh and Glasgow, that fits in with the criteria / Depending on application (Please visit our website for more details on this) /
Forestry Commission Scotland – Seedcorn Funding / The Scottish Government have a committed a further £250,000 to this fund for small-scale woodland projects which benefit communities. Further funding will be available from 1st April 2012. The fund aims to supports community groups and organisations that are encouraging and facilitating greater use of woods by people to derive health, well-being and community benefits. / Community groups, voluntary groups, development trusts, social enterprises, charities, local authorities / 100% for projects up to a total cost of £5000
Up to 90% for projects with a total cost of between £5001- £20,000
Up to 75% for projects with a total cost exceeding £20,000 / To discuss a potential application you should contact your local Conservancy Office. Contact details for each office are available at
TESCO CHARITY TRUST / The funding provided goes towards providing practical benefits, such as equipment and resources for projects that directly benefit children, the elderly, and adults and children with disabilities, living in the local communities around Tesco stores.
There are two rounds of funding every year for each category.
Grants for children's education and children's welfare. Applications can be made from 1 December 2011 to 31 January 2012 or 1 May and 30 June 2012.
Grants for elderly people and adults and children with disabilities. Applications should be made between 1 February and 31 March 2012 or 1 August and 30 September 2012. / Charities / £500 - £4,000 / Tesco Charity Trust Awards Scheme, phone: 0845 612 3575
Website
Leader /
- Generating a diverse and sustainable rural economy and supporting entrepreneurial activities
- Supporting local groups to develop stronger and more inclusive communities
- Enhancing the natural and cultural heritage of the area
Social Enterprises
Businesses Networks / 50% of project /
sportscotland Facilities Fund /
- Providing Community Facilities
- That the proposed development is for the public good
- Equitable opportunities for increased sports participation by the community at local level
- Links you have established/will establish with the sports programmes, strategies and/or initiatives operated by the local authority, national governing body for sport and their associates/partners
Not-for-Profit Organisations / 50% of project / sportscotland application guidelines
Scottish Natural Heritage /
- Caring for the natural world.
- Enriching people’s lives.
- Promoting sustainable use
- The project would ‘hit’ the following grant schemes:- Enjoying Scotland’s outdoors, Paths and routes, Attractive places to live, Involving people and Rural land use – today for tomorrow
Social Enterprises (Info on Page 3) / 50% of project / Information Pack
Scottish Enterprise – Tourism Innovation Fund / TIF support is allocated via a competitive judging process. Successful projects will demonstrate industry-level tourism innovation combined with a real potential to achieve significant business growth as a result (for example, generating higher tourism spend; increasing overnight visitor numbers; getting visitors to stay longer; or extending the season outwith peak months).
The innovative idea could be based on a product, service or business process. Financial support from TIF can contribute to costs incurred in the development of an idea (for example, market research, producing samples, feasibility studies or preparing for market launch). / Tourism Businesses and Collaborative Groups in the SE area. / Up to £30,000 & professional one-to-one advice /
Heritage Lottery Fund /
- Conserve the UK’s diverse heritage for present and future generations to experience and enjoy
- Help more people, and a wider range of people, to take an active part in and make decisions about their heritage
- Help people to learn about their own and other people’s heritage
Private – Public greater value than individual / £3000-£2million / How to Apply
Lloyds TSB /
- Improving the quality of life and creating equality of opportunity for people in Scotland
- Organisations which help those most in need become self-sufficient or improve the quality of their lives.
Sport for Change – Comic Relief /
- How sport can be used as part of a broader programme to achieve a measurable social change
- How basing the work in community development principles can increase the impact of the work
- The different monitoring and evaluation systems being used to track change
UnLtd – Level 1 /
- Have an idea which will benefit their community
- Have thought about how they will run their project
- Have some evidence that there is a need for their project
- Will learn a new skill from carrying out their project
UnLtd – Level 2 /
- Are you the founder or lead person driving this project?
- Has your project been operating for at least one year?
- Can you provide evidence of social impact as a result of this project – i.e. are you able to show what difference your project has made to your beneficiaries?
- Level 2 Award Winners are likely to have projects with a turnover exceeding £20,000. Does this apply to your project?
- Does your project have UK beneficiaries?
- Will you be resident in the UK during your proposed project?
Awards for All /
- People have better chances in life.
- Communities are safer, stronger and more able to work together to tackle inequalities.
- People have better and more sustainable services and environments.
- People and communities are healthier
Robertsons Trust /
- To develop new models which use sport as a diversionary activity for young people who currently exhibit a range of risk taking behaviours
- To encourage better use of existing facilities and traditional sports clubs, particularly by young people, including the training and support of volunteer leaders
- To identify and develop activities which will encourage girls and young women to become more active, including leadership opportunities
- To support identified activities which will contribute to a sporting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Charities / Not Clear / Link to website
Gannochy Trust /
- Theme 1:Inspiring Young People.
- Theme 2:Improving the Quality of Life of the Disadvantaged and Vulnerable.
- Theme 3:Supporting and Developing Community Amenities.
- Theme 4:Care for the Natural and Man-Made Environment.
Mars Refuel Drinks Fund /
- Will support a club or individual who needs extra funds to ‘keep going longer’