Funding in Perth & Kinross

Historic Buildings: the repair and conservation of buildings, artefacts and important historic gardens of the Georgian period or earlier; Church Furnishings: the conservation of church features and furnishings of the Georgian and earlier periods; Museums and other institutions with historic collections: the conservation and acquisition of items for historic collections, with preference given to objects of the Georgian period or earlier; Arts: projects that promote excellence in professional performance in music, dance and theatre, with particular emphasis on new works.

Events supported through the International Funding Programme must: Generate substantial economic benefits for Scotland through increased visitation including tourists, spectators and participants; Highlight Scotland as an events and tourism destination through high profile, international media coverage and Enhance Scotland’s opportunities to host further major events

The CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund welcomes proposals for the delivery of targeted youth work activity programmes that provide a range of activities for young people between the ages of 10-24 that: Supports people, families and communities most affected by crime; Supports young people most at risk of being involved in antisocial behaviour, offending or re-offending into positive destinations; Supports young people most at risk of entering the justice system. Funded activity must be delivered between June 2020 and the end of March 2021.

The Foundation gives grants to help organisations and clubs involved in on water elements of the sport of Rowing who are individually affiliated to British Rowing (other than via their governing body) and whose requirements may be too small or who may be otherwise ineligible for an approach to the National Lottery or other similar sources of funds. They favour giving grants for equipment that will be used on the water and exclusively for juniors and the disabled of all ages.

The Victoria League in Scotland (VLS) has a long history in extending the hand of friendship to overseas students, studying in Scotland. Priority will be given to activities that: focus on and promote the advancement and development of the education, welfare, training and social needs of overseas students, international visitors and individuals or families who are studying in or visiting Scotland; help build positive relationships between different cultural groups, develop shared understanding of ethnic and cultural differences and, in particular, an appreciation of the culture and heritage of Scotland.

Grants are given to help educate and inform people about financial literacy, consumer or debt issues. There is a different themed round each year. The Life Changing Transitions round focuses on building financial capability skills and assisting groups who support bereavement, redundancy, retirement, relationship breakdown, homelessness, offenders and resettlement.