Deadline: 3-February-2026
The Clyde & District Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland, offers financial support to community organisations, charities and social enterprises working to enhance local wellbeing and resilience across the Clyde area of Renfrewshire.
The fund is designed to help communities grow stronger by improving local facilities, increasing access to services, and supporting initiatives that bring people together. Projects may focus on community development, environmental stewardship, health and wellbeing, culture, or social inclusion, as long as they respond to locally identified needs and priorities.
The fund welcomes a wide range of project ideas, from improving community spaces to delivering activities that strengthen social connections or support vulnerable groups. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their work involves local people in planning, delivery and decision-making, ensuring that funded initiatives are rooted in community ownership and long-term benefit. Collaboration between groups, local stakeholders and volunteers is strongly encouraged as an important part of building sustainable impact.
Three levels of funding are available: small grants up to £5,000 for smaller or pilot projects, standard grants between £5,001 and £12,000 for more established initiatives, and large grants over £12,001 for projects capable of creating broader or longer-term community change. The fund may support multi-year awards where appropriate, providing organisations with the stability needed to grow and deepen their work.
This funding opportunity represents a meaningful chance for local groups to secure support for activities that strengthen community identity, improve wellbeing and create positive change. By investing in local projects that matter to residents, the Clyde & District Fund helps communities shape a more inclusive, vibrant and connected future. Groups interested in applying are encouraged to review guidelines carefully and prepare proposals that clearly show impact, community involvement and long-term value.
For more information, visit Foundation Scotland.
