ACVO Opportunities
Funding
Small Grants
About this fund
Two types of small grants (of up to £275) are available:
Community grants: These are for organisations and communities who want to plan private remembrance events at which their community can come together (in person or online) to share memories, stories and solace.
Public grants: These are for organisations who want to organise an interactive public event such as a concert, exhibition or installation, freely open to members of the public.
What kind of events will the small grants fund?
The fund aims to support activities that provide opportunities for storytelling and/or remembrance of people who have died.
The range of ways in which organisations can participate is wide and varied.
In previous years, events have included concerts, poetry nights, craft activities, storytelling suppers, exhibitions, gardening activities, movies for children and much more. Some ideas of relevant activities organisations might wish to undertake are available in this Guide to Organising an Event, but we also encourage creative and innovative ideas that feel right to local groups and communities.
Who can apply for the grants?
Any organisation with a bank account can apply for a grant. We would encourage applications from charities, community groups, care homes, NHS organisations, small businesses, prisons, arts organisations, schools, education institutions and more.
Details
Grants are available for up to £275.
We are keen to support:
- Events that celebrate and remember a person or people who have died – whether recently or long ago.
AND/OR
- Events that strengthen community connections by bringing people together to share stories and solace.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 12pm on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. (We will aim to inform applicants of whether or not they have been successful by Wednesday 16 September, but please let us know if you need a decision earlier.)
A short grant application form and guidance notes for applicants are provided below.
Further information
We’re holding an informal lunchtime chat online at 12pm on 19th August for those who’d like to find out more, or chat over their ideas. Email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk if you’d like to come.
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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