Third sector grants

We offer grants to support local community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in South Lanarkshire. You can apply for funding to run activities, start new projects or grow your services. Our grants help strengthen communities, improve wellbeing and bring people together.

Before you apply, make sure your organisation is set up properly and has the documents we need.

Who can apply

You must be a formally set up (constituted) group. This means you need:

• a governing document (your rules or constitution)
• a bank account in your organisation’s name
• recent accounts
  • over £10,000: audited or independently checked
  • under £10,000: accounts required by your constitution
• public liability insurance for your activities

You can read our grant policy before applying.

Types of funding available

Small grants (£1 to £1,000)

• Community grants – support local activities or help promote your group
• Playscheme grants – fund holiday activities for children

Medium grants (£1,001 to £19,999)

• Communities Can Do Fund – for one-off or short-term local projects
• Galas and festivals – support events that bring communities together

Investment grants (£20,000 and over)

These support larger projects or ongoing services that meet key local needs. Some are awarded directly, while others may open for applications.

Participatory budgeting

Local residents help decide how some funding is spent in their area. You can take part or put forward ideas.

Other funding and information

We also manage some external funding opportunities. These may have different rules.

You can view all awarded grants in our public grant register, which shows how funding is used across South Lanarkshire.

Apply or find out more

To apply or learn more about each grant, visit the relevant grant pages listed above.