Lottery Funding

There are 5 main organisations in Scotland, which distribute funds from the National Lottery. Each has its own programme and funding priorities.

Awards for All. Grants of between £500 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.   Full programme details...

Big Lottery Fund supports projects, which aim to help disadvantaged people and improve their quality of life in the community, including capacity building for voluntary groups.  Full programme details...

Heritage Lottery Fund provides grants for projects designed to preserve and enhance Scotland's heritage of buildings, objects and the environment. In addition to conserving these assets, projects are supported, which improve public access to them, helping people to appreciate, understand & enjoy their heritage.   Full programme details...

Scottish Arts Council National Lottery Fund provides grants for architecture, arts centres, festivals, crafts, dance, drama, literature, music, photography, video, design and visual arts.
Full programme details...

Sportscotland Lottery Fund supports sporting opportunities at all levels with a vision on widening opportunities, developing potential and achieving excellence. Full programme details...