Application Process
Find out more about the application process, including whether your organisation is eligible to apply
We know how much work goes into making an application and the Trustees are keen to help charities as much as possible prior to submitting your request for funding.
In order to make sure that your project is a good fit with the Volant Trust’s areas of funding, please read our FAQs, criteria for funding and how the application process works below.
Funding FAQs
Is there a limit to the value of grants awarded?
For the Open Grants programme, The Volant Trust seeks to fund projects in Scotland that will make a real difference to the beneficiaries. There are two areas of funding: The Small Grants of up to £5k for one year and The Large Grants of up to £15k for 3 years making a total of £45k. For the other areas of funding any grants are made at the sole discretion of the Trustees.
Do you accept applications from individuals?
No, The Volant Trust only accepts applications from registered charities, community interest companies and community organisations.
Will you accept an application for one of your ‘Other Funding’ areas?
No, these awards are made at the sole discretion of the Trustees.
Do you fund projects from across the UK?
Our Open Grants programme is only open to projects taking place in Scotland, whose beneficiaries are based there too.
Will you accept applications for fund raising campaigns or to support us in our fundraising activities?
No, The Volant Trust will only support specific projects and it does not support general fundraising activities.
Can we make an application for funding to then distribute to others in the form of grants or Bursaries?
No, The Volant Trust will only support projects or core costs that will support organisations to deliver work to support our specific programme areas.
We need funding for equipment. Will you provide funding towards this?
No, the Volant Trust does not generally provide funds for capital expenditure. It specifically gives funding towards project and administrative core costs.
Do you provide funding retrospectively?
No, The Volant Trust does not cover costs already incurred or activities which have already taken place.
Application Process
How the application process works
Applications for the Small and Large Grants are handled by Foundation Scotland, an independent grant making charity, and must be submitted via their website.