Current Funding Opportunities

Grant value: Share of £2,346,857 total fund

Deadline: Three application rounds in 2025 (until funding depleted):

• 03/03/2025 - 12pm
• 09/06/2025 -12pm (if funding is available)
• 01/09/2025 -12pm (if funding is available)

Funding for community improvement projects in Aberdeen, supporting regeneration, accessibility, sports, culture, tourism and climate initiatives. Projects must complete by 31 March 2026. Open to Aberdeen-based not-for-profit organisations including charities, social enterprises, community interest groups and council services. Applicants must demonstrate equal opportunities policies and ability to deliver high-quality local projects.

Managed by Aberdeen City Council, funded through UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Match funding welcomed but not required.

Please visit our UK Shared Prosperity Fund web page for full details and application forms or email externalfunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk. 

Grant size: Discretionary

Deadline: Not Specified

Grants are available to support groups delivering a gala within Aberdeen city. The aim is to support local voluntary and community organisations with small amounts of money for delivering a gala in the Aberdeen City Council area.

For information and to apply, please visit – Community Gala Grant

Grant size: Discretionary

Deadline: Continuous (applications can be made at any time)

Grants are available for voluntary and community organisations in Aberdeen to support projects that benefit the local community but do not qualify under other grant programs. The Small Financial Assistance Grants Fund, provided by Aberdeen City Council, aims to support one-off funding requests that demonstrate clear benefits to the local area.

Funding is intended for activities that contribute positively to the community, particularly those that are unable to secure financial assistance through standard channels. Applicants can include costs associated with approved projects in their funding requests.

For more information and to apply, please visit – Aberdeen Small Financial Assistance Grants

Grant size: Up to £400,000 (Funding between £20,000 and £400,000 is available)

Funding is intended to support social sector organisations in the North East of Scotland with activities that can deliver against the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Outcomes, which include moving to a more sustainable economy, diversifying the regional economy away from carbon-intensive industries, ensuring the creation of good, green jobs, and ensuring all communities directly benefit and contribute to the region’s future prosperity.

For information and to apply, please visit – Social Enterprise Just Transition Fund

For more local and national funding opportunities please visit ACVO TSI

Grant value: £500 - £1,000 (Larger grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances).

Deadline: 15/05/2025

Funding for charitable organisations in the Grampian region of Scotland to support projects in community development, arts, culture, heritage, and health and wellbeing. Priority is given to small, local charities operating in Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. Projects must align with the fund's objectives, including advancing citizenship, supporting the arts, and promoting health and wellbeing.

Managed by Kintore Charitable Trust. Applications must be submitted via email or post. Guidance notes are available on the Turcan Connell website.

For more information, please visit Turcan Connell or email kintoretrust@turcanconnell.com.

Grant value: £500 - £2,000

Deadline: None specified

• Trustee meetings held twice a year in April and October. Applications should be submitted 3-4 weeks before meetings.

Funding for organisations in Northeast Scotland to promote music, arts, youth groups, community centres, and ecumenical services. Open to groups that support these causes in the former Grampian region, including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Morayshire.

Managed by David and June Gordon Memorial Trust. Applications can be submitted online. Guidance notes are available on the Trust's website.

For more information, please visit David and June Gordon Memorial Trust or email davidjunegordonmemorialtrust@gmail.com.

Grant value:

• Small: Up to £2,500
• Large: £2,501 - £20,000 per year (up to £40,000 over multiple years).

Deadline: 12/05/2025

• Decisions for small grants: Early July
• Decisions for large grants: Mid-August

Funding for community groups and organisations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to support climate-smart and sustainable projects. Applications must address at least three themes, including community facilities, sustainability, and creative solutions.

Managed by Foundation Scotland and funded by Vattenfall. Applications must be submitted online.

For more information, please visit Vattenfall Unlock Our Future Fund or email marion@foundationscotland.org.uk.

Grant value: Up to £5,000 (priority for grants up to £2,500).

Deadline: 25/04/2025

• Quarterly application rounds.

Funding for charities and local community groups in Aberdeen to support individuals, communities, and children experiencing hardship. Grants are often provided through direct purchase of goods, services, or materials.

Managed by Trades Widows’ Fund Charity. Applications can be submitted via the fund's website.

For more information, please visit Trades Widows' Charity Fund or email twfadmin@seventradesofaberdeen.co.uk.

Grant value: Up to £3,000

Deadline: None specified

• Applications reviewed quarterly.

Funding for projects in proximity to Aberdeen Airport, focused on education, sustainability, and economic regeneration.

Managed by Aberdeen International Airport. Applications must be submitted online.

For more information, please visit ABZ Propeller Fund or email community@aiairport.com.

Grant value: Up to £1,000

Deadline: None specified

Funding for charities and community groups near Shell sites in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Fife, and Norfolk to support community development, education, environment, health, and safety projects.

Managed by Shell UK Ltd. Applications can be submitted online.

For more information, please visit Shell - Community Grants or call +44 20 7934 1234.

Grant value: £750

Deadline: None specified

• First-come, first-served basis.

Funding for individuals in specific Scottish regions, including Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, to establish or grow childminding businesses. Includes training, SCMA membership, and tailored support.

Managed by the Scottish Childminding Association. Applications can be submitted online.

For more information, please visit Childminding Business Start-up Grant or email information@childminding.org.

Grant value: Discretionary

Deadline: None specified

• Trustees meet in March, August, and December.

Funding for charities in Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen, and Aberdeenshire. Priority given to projects in Angus and Arbroath.

Managed by Aberbrothock Skea Trust. Applications submitted via Thorntons Law.

For more information, please visit Aberbrothock Skea Trust or email abell@thorntons-law.co.uk.

Grant value: Up to £200 (covers up to 75% of transport costs).

Deadline: None specified

• Applications accepted year-round, but funding is capped quarterly to accommodate demand.

Funding for schools, community groups, and voluntary organisations in Scotland to cover transport costs for educational trips to the Cairngorms National Park. Priority is given to disadvantaged groups and schools from areas of multiple deprivation near the National Park, including Inverness, Perth, Dundee, and Aberdeen.

Managed by Cairngorms National Park Authority. Applications must be submitted by email.

For more information, please visit Outdoor Learning Travel Grant Scheme or email learning@cairngorms.co.uk.

Grant value: £15,000 - £100,000 (up to 50% of eligible project costs).

Deadline: None specified

• Projects must complete by 31/03/2025.

Funding for enterprises in Scotland engaged in key sectors (e.g., clean energy, manufacturing, information and communication) to transform workplace practices, skills, and leadership capabilities. Projects must be linked to capital investment of at least £200,000.

Managed by Scottish Enterprise. Applications can be submitted online via the Scottish Enterprise website.

For more information, please visit Workplace Transformation Support Fund or email enquiries@scotent.co.uk.

Grant value:

• Up to 100% for projects under £1,000.
• Up to 90% for projects between £1,001 and £5,000.
• Up to 75% for projects exceeding £5,000.

Deadline: None specified

Funding for community groups and organisations in Scotland to encourage the use of woodlands for health, wellbeing, and community development. Eligible activities include volunteering, natural play projects, and promoting woodland-based physical activities.

Managed by Scottish Forestry. Applications must be submitted via regional Conservancy offices.

For more information, please visit Scottish Forestry Community Fund or contact your local Conservancy office (e.g., grampian.cons@forestry.gov.scot).

To find out more, please visit ACVO (Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations) .