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Volant Charitable Trust Open Grants Programme

The Volant Charitable Trust Open Grants Programme provides funding to registered charities, community interest companies, and community organisations in Scotland. The programme aims to fund projects that will make a real difference to beneficiaries in Scotland. The Trust offers two funding tiers: Small Grants of up to £5,000 for one year, and Large Grants of up to £15,000 per year for three years (total of £45,000). The programme considers one-off projects or multi-year applications, with grants only in exceptional circumstances exceeding three years. Funding is specifically directed toward project costs and administrative core costs, not capital expenditure or retrospective costs. Applications are processed through Foundation Scotland, an independent grant-making charity. The Trust does not accept applications from individuals, only from registered charities and community organizations working in Scotland to benefit Scottish residents.

SWEF Business Grants

SWEF Business Grants are available for young people in Scotland who are struggling to invest in their business venture and/or keen to take the business to the next level. Up to £2,000 of funding is available to support growth and development, such as expanding operations, upgrading equipment, or other business needs that will help increase revenues. The grants are designed for businesses that have been trading for less than 2 years and are earning more than £500 per month. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis monthly, and grants must be spent within one month of receipt. The fund particularly welcomes applications involving match funding and from applicants working full-time on their business. Successful applications clearly explain how the grant will transform the business and take it to the next stage.