Funding Opportunities | Voluntary Action Orkney

VAO Managed Funds

1 Voluntary Action Orkney Opportunity

Small Grants Scheme

Voluntary Action Orkney

Constituted groups with charitable aims (excluding party political groups) can apply for funding towards a project or activity that benefits their local community.

Examples of what we have funded before include:

Equipment, such as goal posts, tables for community halls, display boards or replacement outdoor lighting.
Specialist clothing or safety gear to support volunteers, such as waterproofs, gloves or hi-vis vests
Venue hire for workshops, exhibitions or community events

Application deadline:

Monday 2 March 2026

Other Funders

2 Third Sector Opportunities

Heart of the Community Trust

Scottish Sea Farms

The broad aim of the Heart of the Community Grant Trust is to provide financial grants for community projects that deliver lasting change within the regions in which the Company operates (Shetland, Orkney, Highland and Argyll).

Apply any time

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

National Lottery Community Fund

Social connections and community activities are at the heart of creating healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society. That’s why we support amazing community-led projects.

Apply any time