Deadline: 29-Apr-2026
The Lintel Trust Small Grants Programme offers small grants of £500 or £1,000 for community-based projects in Scotland that improve well-being, independence, and social inclusion in housing communities. The programme is open to charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups that have a clear connection with a housing association, housing co-operative, local authority, or other social housing provider.
Overview
The Lintel Trust Small Grants Programme supports small local projects that help people living in housing communities across Scotland.
The funding is designed for initiatives that improve quality of life, strengthen community connections, and help vulnerable people maintain tenancies, live independently, and take part in community life.
Funding Information
- Grant Amounts: £500 or £1,000
- Project Period: Must be used within 12 months of the award
- Location: Scotland
Focus Areas
Projects should support one or more of the following:
- Tackling social isolation in housing communities
- Promoting digital participation
- Helping older people remain independent at home
- Supporting people with disabilities to live independently
- Assisting people moving from homelessness into secure tenancy
- Improving well-being in housing communities
- Building community capacity
Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include organisations operating in Scotland such as:
- Registered charities
- Voluntary organisations
- Community groups
Applicants must also show a strong connection with:
- A housing association
- A housing co-operative
- A local authority
- Another form of social housing provider
How to Apply
To prepare a strong application:
- Confirm your organisation operates in Scotland
- Make sure your project directly benefits a housing community
- Show your link with a social housing provider
- Choose a small, practical project with clear outcomes
- Request either £500 or £1,000
- Explain how the project will improve well-being, independence, or inclusion
- Plan to deliver the activity within 12 months
FAQs
How much funding is available?
Applicants can apply for either £500 or £1,000.
Who can apply?
Registered charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups in Scotland with a clear link to a social housing provider.
What types of projects are supported?
Projects that improve:
- Social inclusion
- Well-being
- Independence
- Digital participation
- Community connection
- Housing stability
Is a housing connection required?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate a strong relationship with a housing association, housing co-operative, local authority, or other social housing provider.
How long do projects have to use the grant?
The grant must be used within 12 months from the award date.
Conclusion
The Lintel Trust Small Grants Programme is a useful small-scale funding opportunity for organisations in Scotland working to improve well-being, independence, and inclusion in housing communities.
With grants of £500 or £1,000, it is best suited for practical, community-based projects that can make a direct difference to vulnerable residents and strengthen local community ties.
For more information, visit Lintel Trust.
