Funding

Find updates on play, learning, and the environment, from across the wider network in Scotland – and beyond.

29thMay 2025

The Field Studies Council Young Darwin Scholarship is back!

Are you aged 16-25 with an interest in the natural world? Looking to enhance your environmental knowledge and be part of a community of young people with similar interests? Find more information about the Young Darwin Scholarship 2025 on the Field Studies Council website, plus details about the application process. Applications [...]

29thMay 2025

Supporting communities to lead local nature restoration

In this guest blog on Scotland’s Nature (22 May 2025), Inspiring Scotland’s Catriona Patterson tells us about the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund. This new initiative is helping community groups to achieve their ambitious nature restoration projects. Is there something happening near you?

29thMay 2025

Climate Engagement Fund

Groups and organisations can apply for funding to help people understand how climate change affects their lives and what actions they can take. Closing date: 8th June. Apply now 

1stMay 2025

Youth Work Grants & Funding

This Youthlink Scotland funding directory lists over a hundred charity grants and youth work funds for practitioners, youth clubs, voluntary organisations, community projects and more. Search the funding directory using filters such as ‘outdoor learning’.

15thApril 2025

Maths Week Scotland 2025 offers funding to celebrate Wild Maths!

Maths Week Scotland (MWS), in association with National Museums of Scotland, is an annual programme showcasing and raising awareness of mathematics across all sectors of society. This is a national schools and community programme, with multiple partners bringing funded projects and programmes over the year with a peak of focus [...]