The grants below are not managed by Biggar Community Council, but could help to fund projects in our area.
For information on microgrants administered by Biggar Community Council click HERE.
​The information below  lists some sources of funding for projects in the Biggar area, but is not comprehensive. Additional sources of funding may be available for particular types of project.

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SSE Clyde Windfarm Community Fund

Minimum Grant £500
Maximum Grant:
The Clyde Windfarm Community Fund has 2 funding options:
  • the small grant scheme -  provides grants of less than £10,000 and up to 100% of total 'eligible' costs.
  • the community fund – provides grants over £10,000 and up to 75% of eligible costs with a requirement for match funding
Administrator: South Lanarkshire Council
Decision Maker: Clyde Windfarm Community Fund Panel.
Deadline: No deadlines. Decisions made on a rolling basis.

​Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply for funding from the Community Fund including the small Grant Scheme your project must be within a 15km radius of the Clyde Windfarm and meet one or more of the priorities Applications will be accepted from:
  • public organisations and agencies
  • partnerships, trusts, co-operatives and other non-government organisations
  • community groups, associations or organisations
  • any social enterprise or not for profit organisation located, or offering a service benefiting communities, within a 10km radius of participating developments
​For the online application, conditions and guidance for SSE Clyde Windfarm Grants, click HERE
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SSE Clyde Extension Community Fund.

Minimum Grant £501
Maximum Grant: £50,000. 
Total fund available per year £230,000
Administrator: SSE
Decision Maker: Clyde Windfarm Extension Community Fund Panel.
Deadline: Quarterly, although some flexibility for small grants.

​Who can apply?
Community Groups in the following Community Council areas: Biggar, Symington, Duneaton, Quothquan and Thankerton.
Projects should:
• Encourage community activity and promote community spirit;
• Ensure adequate access to services for all community members;
• Improve local transport infrastructure;
• Build the local economy;
• Build community capacity and cohesion & between groups; and/or
• Develop or maintain community assets.

​For the online application, conditions and guidance for SSE Clyde Extension Community Fund, click HERE
​​Ventient Glenkerie Windfarm Community Fund
Incentive Fund
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Minimum Grant £250
Maximum Grant:
  • Small grants fund £2000
  • Medium grants fund £10,000
  • Large grants fund - no limit specified
Administrator: Foundation Scotland.
Decision Maker: Venient Glenkerie Panel.
Deadlines: Quarterly

Who can apply?
​Groups and organisations working to benefit people within the 15km radius of the Glenkerie wind farm can apply. Groups must have a constitution and be set up on a not for profit basis. Groups do not need to be registered charities to apply.

The fund aims to support activity which will sustainss and develop the life of the community and ensurse that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit. The Fund will support activity that will lead to the following outcomes:
• Access to services for all community members
• Improved local transport
• Opportunities to grow the local econom
• Developed or maintained community assets.
For more information on the Ventient Glenkerie Community Fund visit the Foundation Scotland website.
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​South Lanarkshire Council
Community Fund

Maximum Grant: £1,000
Total fund available per year: £45,000
Decision Maker: South Lanarkshire Council
​Deadlines: Quarterly

Who can apply?
Any constituted groups within South Lanarkshire, some conditions apply
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Are you part of a community group or organisation which is non-profit making and which benefits the local area and brings people together?
SLC's community grant scheme help groups:
  • start up
  • buy equipment
  • publicise their activities
  • take on environmental projects or initiatives that promote sustainability
  • go on outings and to help with entrance fees

​For the application form, conditions and guidance for SLC Community Grants, click HERE
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The Loaningdale Fund

​Decision Maker: Loaningdale Trust
Deadlines: Quarterly
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Who can apply?
​This fund has been established to benefit children and young people in need and, where appropriate, giving preference to those residing within Clydesdale local area of South Lanarkshire
Grants may be given to organisations or individuals for the following purposes:
  • Projects and schemes deemed to be for the benefit of children and young persons.
  • ​Assistance to other charitable bodies for the benefit of children and young persons
  • Assistance to individuals to further their education or employment prospects

Priority will be given to:
  • Young people aged 12 - 20 years inclusive
  • Creative and outdoor pursuits for young people
  • Young unemployed people
  • Post school education and training of young people 
For the application form and guidance notes for organisations, click HERE
For the application form and guidance notes for individuals
​click HERE
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​Story Homes
Future Story Fund
Maximum Grant: Not specified.
Decision Maker: Story Homes
​Deadlines: Quarterly.

Who can apply?
The Future Story fund will support:
  • Initiatives that have a strong relevance to their local communities
  • Events and groups with a cause and brand resonates with our colleagues and customers
  • Initiatives that add long term value - for example, by helping people to develop skills or confidence that will last them a lifetime and supporting young people
  • Initiatives and groups improving community facilities and opportunities for families
  • Initiatives and groups that demonstrate sustainability and protecting our environment
  • Initiatives and groups that focus on enterprise, business, sustainability and innovation
  • Building skills and future proofing the construction industry
The fund also gives financial support to organisations that meet certain criteria and need short-term help.

For more information see the Guidance Form.
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​The Cooperative
Good Causes Fund
Maximum grant: The grant available is linked to expenditure in the Coop in Biggar and customer votes on which causes to support.
Decision Maker: The Cooperative
Deadlines; Annual. Next application round opens Spring 2021.
Who can apply?
To be accepted the project must benefit the local community. Many applications are from charities or local community groups, but as long as your organisation isn’t run for private profit you can apply.

For more information see the Coop Good Causes page.
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​National Lottery
Community Fund.
The National Lottery Community Fund runs a number of grant schemes.

Maximum/Minimum Grant:
Awards for All £300 -£10,000
Community Led Activity Grants £10,001 - £150,000
Improving Lives Grants £10,001 - £200,000 
Young Start £10,001 - £100,000
Scottish Land Fund £10,001 - £1,000,000

For information  on deadlines and eligibility see the National Lottery Community Fund website.
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​Postcode Lottery
Postcode Community Trust Fund
​The Postcode Community Trust offers grants to support
  • Improving community health and wellbeing
  • Increasing participation in the arts and physical activity
  • Reducing isolation.
The 2020 funding round is now closed. 

Further information on is available on the Postcode Community Turst Fund website.
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Scottish Children's Lottery Fund
Four funding streams:
  • A Chance to Connect
  • A Chance to Succeed
  • A Chance to Florish
  • A Chance to Study
Maximum Award for each scheme;
£5000 (Small grant schemes)
£25,000 (Large grants schemes)

How can apply? 
Community groups, disadvantaged young people, families, carers and other good causes – supporting the children who need it most.

Further informaion is available on the Children's Lottery website.. 
Other sources of funding.
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South Lanarkshire Council has teamed up with SCVO's Funding Scotland to provide an advanced online funding search for your charity, community group or social enterprise. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, this resource will help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.
Click here for more information: https://southlanarkshire.fundingscotland.com
Financial Help for Businesses.
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South Lanarkshire Council offers a range of discretionary grants and loans to new and established businesses based in the South Lanarkshire area. This is for micro, small and medium sized businesses that will increase turnover, profit and the number of employees through a growth project that has not yet started. Full details can be found by following this link:
https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200279/support_for_business/1807/financial_help%22
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