ACVO Opportunities

Funding

Cruden Foundation

Funding available: up to £5,000

Applications close: 30/04/2027

About this fund

What it funds:
Projects that support community wellbeing, health, education, community development, arts, and conservation across Scotland.

Funding available:
Grant amounts vary and are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Who can apply:
Registered charities operating in Scotland, particularly smaller organisations.

Key requirements:
Must be a registered charity. No funding for individuals, most capital projects, or statutory services.

Deadline:
Applications accepted year-round and considered three times a year

Looking for support with funding?

Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support. 

Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.

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Cruden Foundation

Cruden Foundation

Funding available: up to £5,000

Applications close: 30/04/2027

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