Scottish Land Fund
The Scottish Land Fund enables Scottish communities to acquire and manage land or buildings, supporting projects that deliver lasting economic, social, or environmental benefits.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: £5,000–£1,000,000 per project; typical grants range from £15,000–£650,000; average grant ~£150,000; up to 95% of eligible costs covered.
Summary: Supports Scottish community-led organisations to purchase and manage land or buildings for long-term community benefit.
Key Information: Only community-led, community-controlled, geographically-defined organisations in Scotland are eligible.
Description
The Scottish Land Fund provides grants to urban and rural communities across Scotland, enabling them to become stronger and more sustainable through the ownership and management of land and buildings that are important to them. The programme is delivered by the National Lottery Community Fund in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and is backed by the Scottish Government. Grants support the purchase of land or assets, as well as technical and practical assistance to help develop ideas into viable, long-term projects that deliver economic, social, or environmental benefits.
