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National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

The National Lottery Community Fund

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Worth

£300 to £20,000

Deadline

Rolling - no fixed deadline

Type of funding

Grant

Where

Scotland

What it is

Grants of £300 to £20,000 for community-led projects in Scotland lasting up to two years; arts or sport projects can get up to £10,000 for up to 12 months. Open to charities, constituted community groups, not-for-profit companies, CICs, schools and statutory bodies, but not to for-profit businesses or sole traders.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 on The National Lottery Community Fund website: open all year for £300 to £20,000 (up to £10,000 for arts or sport projects), and you should apply at least 12 weeks before you need the money. Only not-for-profit organisations can apply, and the funder does not accept applications written by consultants or private businesses.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. The National Lottery Community Fund decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • Project benefits communities in Scotland
  • Constituted not-for-profit organisation (charity, CIO, CIC, not-for-profit company, community group or club, community benefit society, school or statutory body)

You cannot apply if

  • Sole trader, partnership or for-profit company (the funder does not accept these)
Read the full rules at the official source

How to apply, in brief

Your organisation submits The National Lottery Community Fund's online Awards for All Scotland application form (account.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk; you can save and return). The funder does not accept applications written for you by private businesses or consultants; Scotland's team can be reached at AdviceScotland@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk or 0300 123 7110 if you need help.

  1. 1Check your organisation is one the fund accepts
  2. 2Shape a project that fits — and note the arts/sport cap
  3. 3Read the full question list before you start
  4. 4Write it yourselves and submit the online form
  5. 5Wait for the decision (around 12 weeks) and then deliver

How long a decision takes: The funder says it will review your application and respond within 12 weeks, and asks you to apply at least 12 weeks before you need the money, warning it is receiving more applications than usual so it may take longer. If successful, it deposits the funding within 14 days of the award email.

The full guide, with what to do at each step, the official link for it and a draft to work from, is part of the £19.95 report.

Common questions

Is National Lottery Awards for All Scotland open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.
How much is National Lottery Awards for All Scotland worth?
£300 to £20,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs National Lottery Awards for All Scotland, and where is it available?
The National Lottery Community Fund runs it. It is available in Scotland.
How do I apply for National Lottery Awards for All Scotland?
Your organisation submits The National Lottery Community Fund's online Awards for All Scotland application form (account.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk; you can save and return). The funder does not accept applications written for you by private businesses or consultants; Scotland's team can be reached at AdviceScotland@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk or 0300 123 7110 if you need help.

Does your business qualify?

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Information, not financial advice; eligibility is decided by the funder. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Schemes change — confirm details on the official page before applying.