Further information

To find out which funder will suit your group best, read the Quick Summary Guide below
For more detailed information and application packs, click on the links below
For information on sources of local help and support with your project, click on the links below.

Quick Summary Guide to National Lottery Funding

There are four main organisations in Scotland which distribute funds from the National Lottery. Each has its own programmes and funding priorities. Your project may be eligible for funding from one of the distributors. This guide will signpost you to the helpdesk/ websites of each distributor to find which one is most suited to your needs.

Heritage Lottery Fund
Helpdesk: 0131 225 9450 www.hlf.org.uk
Provides grants for projects designed to preserve and enhance Scotland's heritage of buildings, objects and the environment. In addition to conserving these assets, it supports projects which improve public access to them, helping people to appreciate, understand and enjoy their heritage.

BIG Lottery Fund
Helpdesk: 0870 240 2391 www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Big Lottery Fund is the joint operating name of the New Opportunities Fund and the National Lottery Charities Board (which made grants under the name of the Community Fund). The Big Lottery Fund, launched on 1st June 2004, is distributing half of all National Lottery good cause funding across the UK.
The Big Lottery Fund is building on the experience and best practice of the merged bodies to simplify funding in those areas where they overlap and to ensure Lottery funding provides the best possible value for money.

Scottish Arts Council
Helpdesk: 0131 226 6051 www.sac.org.uk
Provides grants starting from £2,000 for arts projects and £5,000 for buildings and equipment.
The arts include architecture, art centres and festivals, crafts, dance, drama, literature, music, photography, video, design and visual arts.

Sportscotland
Helpline: 0131 317 7200 www.sportscotland.org.uk
Dedicated to promoting sporting opportunities for Scots at all levels. Everything it does is driven by three visions: widening opportunities, developing potential and achieving excellence. It makes awards to all aspects of Scottish sport including top athletes, sports facilities, major events and youth sport.

Awards for All (a consortium of the good causes delivering a small grants programme)Tel: 0870 240 2391 www.awardsforall.org.uk
This is an easy to access scheme supported by the Big Lottery Fund, the Scottish Arts Council, sportscotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund. It offers a one-door approach for small grants from £500 to £10,000.

National Lottery Good Cause site www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk

Local Support

You may find it helpful to contact your local support organisations to help you develop both your project and your application. You should seek advice at an early stage in the development of your project.

Scottish Borders Council Lottery Officer

Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA. Tel: 01835 826543 or Email

The Bridge in Tweeddale

The Volunteer Resource Centre, Newby Court, School Brae, High Street, Peebles EH45 8AL. Tel: 01721 723123

The Bridge in Central Borders

6 Roxburgh Street, Galashiels TD1 1PF. Tel: 01896 755370

The Bridge in Roxburgh

1 Veitch's Close, Castlegate, Jedburgh TD8 6AY. Tel: 01835 863554

Berwickshire Association of Voluntary Service

Platform 1, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3HS. Tel: 01361 883137