ACVO Opportunities

Funding

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

Funding available: £300 - £20,000

Applications close: 31/08/2026

About this fund

What it funds:
Community‑led arts, sports and community activities inspired by the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Projects should bring people together, increase participation, support health and wellbeing, celebrate diversity and create local celebrations and lasting community benefit.

Funding available:
Up to £10,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months, delivered through National Lottery Awards for All Scotland, as part of a £2.2 million Scotland‑wide programme.

Who can apply:
Constituted community and voluntary organisations across Scotland, including arts, sports and
community groups.

Key requirements:
– Activity must be inspired by or connected to Glasgow 2026
– Projects should remove barriers to participation and bring communities together
– Funded activity can include arts, sport or community engagement

Deadline:
Rolling / Awards for All Scotland timescales apply (summer 2026 activity).

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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National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

Funding available: £300 - £20,000

Applications close: 31/08/2026

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