Funding

The Third Sector Interface (Perth & Kinross) would be happy to discuss your funding needs with you and help you identify potential funders to help your organisation grow.

We will share timebound grants and funding opportunities via social media and our email newsletter. You can also find regular updates in the news we share on our website (see below). Follow us on your preferred platform to get early notice of these free sessions.

On this page, we wish to highlight ongoing funding opportunities, which you can find below:

• SCVO host the funding.scot website. This website provides a comprehensive database of funding opportunities for Scottish charities, ranging from small grants to funding for big capital projects. SCVO members have access to exclusive features and information on funds and grants.

• Perth & Kinross Council provides information about local sources of funding and community grants on the Community Grants website. This website offers up-to-date information on Common Good Funds, small grants through Local Action Partnerships, and various grants and funds which become available from time to time to meet specific needs.
  
  You will also find information on Welfare Rights and on how to subscribe to the Council funding newsletter.

• Foundation Scotland distribute more than £150m to charities and community groups each year. Their funds include a number that are specific to certain communities as well as more general grants. Search their available funds.

• SSE Renewables operates community investment funds in the scope of the Drumderg, Calliacher and Griffin windfarms. Browse by region to find information about community funds available in your area.

Take at look at the current opportunities here.

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  The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is here! 
  We’re so happy to bring this funding opportunity to community organisations across Perth and Kinross, courtesy of the Scottish Government.  This fund is here to support community-based initiatives that promote and develop good mental health and wellbeing within the adult population (aged 16 or over), with a particular focus on prevention and early intervention.  Applications… Read more: The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is here! 
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  MORE success stories from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund: coming soon!
  Next week, we’ll open the Expression of Interest form for the fourth year of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. Continuing in the series of success stories from the previous funding round, here are more examples of what community organisations have achieved with these grants. These stories are here to show the range of… Read more: MORE success stories from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund: coming soon!
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  Five wins from last year’s Communities Mental Health funding to inspire your next application
  With the fourth year of Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund coming soon, we are delighted to share some success stories from last year’s grant recipients. This feedback shows the wide-reaching scope and impact of this funding, which is here to support better mental health and wellbeing across communities in Perth and Kinross. Well done… Read more: Five wins from last year’s Communities Mental Health funding to inspire your next application