Funding

  A new phase of the Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) funding programme, which will see £3 million per year available across Scotland, is now open for applications. The funding comes from the Scottish Government and is managed by Inspiring Scotland. Support in the Right Direction started in 2012 with the aim of maintaining […]

A new Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund has been launched which is open to applications from third-sector organisations, grassroots and community groups based in Scotland. About the Fund The aim of this fund is to support projects and organisations to facilitate progress towards the priorities of ‘A Connected Scotland (2018)’ strategy, contribute to the recovery […]

The Scottish Government has announced a £4million funding package for unpaid carers, in recognition of the enormous role they play in supporting their loved ones, especially during the pandemic. The funding will be shared between organisations working with unpaid carers so they can expand their services and has been allocated as follows: £3million for local […]

Inspiring Scotland is looking for your thoughts on the priorities for funding within the independent support sector. Through their consultation, they aim to gather views on SiRD and the funding of independent support and identify any gaps in provision. New funding for independent support, subject to decisions by Scottish Ministers later this year, will not […]

Participatory Grant Funding Opportunity in South Scotland Are you a group or organisation based or working in the South of Scotland? If yes, then the National Lottery Community Fund South Scotland Team would encourage you to get involved in local grant making opportunities. As part of the National Lottery Community Fund’s Award for All, organisations […]

Corra Foundation Coronavirus Grants ShiftThePower Coronavirus Response Fund has reopened and will operate on a rolling basis closing once all funds have been allocated. The #ShiftThePower Coronavirus Response Fund will help grassroots organisations in Scotland to support vulnerable individuals, families, and communities, including responding to the impact of Coronavirus. The fund will provide grants of […]

Self Management Fund: Resilience, Recovery and Development is now open for applications from 26 October 2020 until 9.00am 18 January 2021 The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland has announced that the Self Management Fund is now open for applications. This Fund supports projects that increase the capacity of the people of Scotland to live […]

Scottish Government Extends Funding for SIRD Projects for 12 Months: We are delighted to hear that the Scottish Government has announced the extension of the Support in the Right Direction (SIRD) funding, for the delivery of Independent SDS Information and Support across Scotland. We see this as a further recognition of the central role that […]

Back in 2015, when the closure of the UK ILF was imminent, there was a lot of anxiety amongst disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations and third sector organisations about what this would mean. However, after successful lobbying work, and formal Scottish Government consultation, a Scottish ILF was created.  ILF Scotland is now over four years old, and the team are looking […]

The Robertson Trust have recently launched a pilot grant ‘Wee Grants for Wee Groups’ which may interest SDSS members. The fund is available to both charities and constituted groups and is for funding of between £500 – £2000. The application process is fairly straightforward they don’t ask for any formal reporting after using the money. […]