Small Grants

This is one of our four funding offers for registered charities who work to address poverty and trauma in Scotland.

Overview

• For registered charities with an annual income of between £30,000 and £200,000.
• Unrestricted or restricted revenue funding of between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, normally for 3 years but may be considered for up to five years in exceptional circumstances. This can include the costs of equipment to support your work.
• For work that is clearly and intentionally aligned to a priority described within one or more of our funding themes. Details of our themes and priorities are as follows*:

Financial Security

Education Pathways

Work Pathways

Nurturing Relationships*

• We’ll aim to give you a funding decision within 8 to 10 weeks of receiving your application. If there are any changes to this timescale, we'll notify applicants on an individual basis.

*We are initially taking Small Grant Applications under the Nurturing Relationships theme through an open call, open from 27th November 2024 and closing at 12 noon on 24th January 2025. You can view our guidance and apply here. 

• At least three unconnected Trustees on your charity’s Board.
• Recent independently examined or audited annual accounts (unless you are a newly registered charity).
• A safeguarding policy if working with young or vulnerable people.
• A full job description if your request is for funding towards a specific salary cost.