Small Grants fund now available £500–£5000

Posted on 26 September 2026

The Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund is offering Small Grants of £500 – £5000 for community-led projects across the Cairngorms National Park.

The fund has been designed to be simple and accessible, with a particular focus on encouraging first-time applicants and supporting local ideas that make a positive difference in communities. Applications will aim to be processed in 21 days. This fund is particularly well suited to discrete projects that require 100% funding.

Projects should align with one or more of the Cairngorms 2030 themes, including climate action, nature, community resilience, health and wellbeing, and sustainable transport. Applications are welcomed from individuals, community groups, charities, social enterprises and other eligible local organisations.

For more information and application details, visit: https://cairngorms.co.uk/grants/cairngorms-2030-communities-fund