Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme 2026–28 – expressions of interest welcomed
Inspiring Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government, is inviting expressions of interest for the Outdoor Community Play Incubator Programme 2026–28. This fund supports small community groups in rural and remote areas to deliver free, child-led outdoor play that improves children’s health and wellbeing. The deadline for applications is 12pm (midday) Monday [...]
Scotland’s communities lead the way in local ecosystem restoration with funding boost
Inspiring Scotland share news that Scotland’s landscapes and biodiversity are getting a boost, thanks to the efforts of local communities leading the charge in ecosystem restoration with funding from the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund.
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?
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
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’.
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 [...]
Greenspace Scotland Monthly e bulletin April 2025
Find news, funding, and projects across Scotland and beyond in the greenspace scotland bulletins. This includes the launch of the Parks4Life Community Fund, now open to any constituted community or Friends group, in Scotland, who are working to improve and bring life to their parks and greenspaces.
Outdoor Essentials Grant
School Outdoor Learning offer this grant opportunity for secondary schools, which aims to boost outdoor learning provisions for older pupils across the UK. It's worth up to £1000 towards school grounds improvements, transport to outdoor learning spots or wellies and waterproofs. Apply here (However, note that schools within hub areas [...]
