Funding - Local
At one time or another, community organisations will be looking for funding assistance. We provide key links here to local and national sources of information about funding. For the national scene we have reproduced information from the Rural Gateway website so that it is directly accessible here but would also advise community organisations to access SCVO, Rural Gateway and Communities Scotland web sites for further signposting information on funding and grant directory.
Local Contact
Stirling Council Funding Unit
The Unit provides free advice, information and training about fundraising. The unit:
- provides direct funding development support to the voluntary and community sector advising on funding and funding sources
- administers and manages specific Council and Community Planning Funds
- provides an information sharing service through Stirling4Communities funding website
- provides funding advice and support to Stirling Council staff who work with community and voluntary groups
Contact: Tel: 01786-443413
email: The Funding Unit
Communities Team
The Communities team work with community organisations throughout the Stirling Council area. The team can support organisations to develop funding strategies and make applications for funding.
Contact: Tel: 01786 432302
email: The Resource Centre
CVS Stirling
Support, information and advice for voluntary and community organisations across Stirling - including guidance on funding. Service includes the use of funderfinder searches for grant giving trusts.
Contact: Tel: 01786 469916
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority
It is also worth contacting the National Park Authority who have experience of assisting with the funding of community projects in the National Park.
Contact: Tel: Tel: 01389 722600