Funding Introduction

Finding sources of funding is probably the most essential part of any project. It can also be the most difficult, as there are so many places to look and it can all become very time consuming.

Grant aid can come from Public Bodies, such as the local council or the National Lottery, from a Corporate Body such as Lloyds TSB, or from a private Trust Fund. It would be virtually impossible to list every available source of funding, but we have compiled here a comprehensive and up to date list of funding sources that we feel are the most relevant to community groups within the Buchan area.

Each source of grant aid is listed in an easy to read format, setting the information out under the following headings:

- What is the funding for?

- How much money is available?

- Who can apply?

- When to apply

- How to apply

Please be aware that most funders change their application criteria from time to time so it is strongly advised that you contact them directly to ensure that the conditions listed here are still applicable, before taking your application any further.

Also, please remember that the Buchan Development Partnership are here to help you with any further funding information you may need, including detailed advice on how to go about making an application.

To access information on the funders most relevant to your needs, simply select a funding category from the navigation bars above.