We exclusively support community-led organisations across Scotland that exist to strengthen women and girls.
If your work creates opportunity, safety or confidence, you may be eligible to apply.
We fund community-led organisations creating lasting change for women and girls.
Our grants support work that:
If your work is designed by and for women and girls, and makes a clear difference in their lives, we want to hear from you.
To be competitive, your organisation must:
We do not fund general community projects where women and girls are not the main beneficiaries.
Before starting an application, please confirm that your organisation:
If your organisation does not meet these criteria, we encourage you not to apply.
The application form will ask for:
Funding is competitive. In our most recent cycle, 116 organisations requested £1.05 million and £138,963 was awarded.
We strongly recommend reviewing eligibility and funding priorities before applying.
Incomplete or ineligible applications will not progress to the panel.
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Grassroots organisations based in Scotland that primarily support women and girls.
Grant amounts vary by funding round. Current limits are outlined in the application guidance on Foundation Scotland’s website.
Yes, where core costs directly support women and girls and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Yes, provided basic governance and safeguarding requirements are met.
Demand is high. In our last funding cycle, 116 groups requested £1.05 million and £138,963 was awarded. We prioritise areas of highest need.
Decision timelines are shared within each funding round.
No. Funding is restricted to organisations where women and girls are the primary beneficiaries.
No. We only fund work delivered within Scotland.
We do not typically fund capital-only projects unless clearly linked to direct benefit for women and girls.
No. We fund organisations only.
Explore stories from grassroots organisations supporting women and girls across Scotland.
We are committed to making our funding accessible to grassroots women and girls’ organisations across Scotland.
If you require application guidance in an alternative format, including large print, plain language, or additional support, please contact Foundation Scotland, our grant making partner.
We recognise that many small organisations operate with limited capacity. We aim to keep our funding process clear, proportionate and transparent.
If English is not your first language, or if you require additional access support, please get in touch before applying.
We will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
