Supporting urban and rural communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets.
Funding
Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by The National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, it offers grants of up to £1 million to help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations into viable projects.
- Area: Scotland
- Suitable for: Voluntary or community organisations, Public sector organisations
- Funding size: £5,000 to £1,000,000
- Application deadline: Ongoing
What are we looking for?
The Scottish Land Fund is open to organisations in both urban and rural Scotland which are community-led, community-controlled and defined by a geographic area.
Successful applicants will clearly demonstrate that their project will help their local community to:
- achieve more sustainable economic, environmental and/or social development through ownership of land and buildings
- have a stronger role in and control over their own development
- own well managed, financially sustainable land and buildings.
We will prioritise applications that can demonstrate significant positive impact for the community as a whole. Applicants will have the opportunity to test out and develop their ideas with support from a Scottish Land Fund Adviser.
Grants of between £5,000 and £1 million are available to fund the purchase of land or land assets.
Applicants can be from one of a wide range of representative community bodies, including voluntary organisations, social enterprises or community councils.