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Individuals aged 22-59 from Avonbridge & Standburn, Limerigg & Slamannan, and Blackridge may now apply for a grant towards the costs of their Driving Test for a trial period.

The fifth round of funding from the Dorenell Wind Farm Community Fund has just been announced, with £185,062 awarded to ten different organisations. 

A new blog from Chris Holloway reflecting on the recent Adebowale Commission Report and how Foundation Scotland is set to grow social investment opportunities in the near future.

Community groups and charities in Annandale & Nithsdale are celebrating following a £66,000 funding boost.

Communities across South Carrick have been awarded over £2 million in grants from the Carrick Futures fund since 2014.

We are inviting tenders to conduct an evaluation of grantmaking between 2008 & 2021 from the Volant Charitable Trust.

As Scotland’s community foundation, we are encouraging support for the local community foundations who are supporting those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

The Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund is open for applications.

Biosphere Bikes are celebrating new funding from Carrick Futures which will enable them to purchase electric bikes for their community bike hire service in Girvan.

To mark International Women's Day 2022, Funds Adviser Jennifer McPhail highlights how some of our grantmaking at Foundation Scotland promotes gender equality in Scotland.

The Essentia Foundation has invested more funding into third sector organisations that aim to empower and upskill young people across Scotland.

CalMac announces 59 awards to community groups to restart or continue their services since the pandemic.