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The Orkney Fund

Orkney Islands Council

Description

Community funding programme for Orkney, split between capital and revenue funding at up to 50% intervention rate, supporting ready-to-deliver community-led projects across the islands — including the smaller, more remote isles rather than only the Orkney Mainland.

Amount

Up to £50,000 (capital projects) or £20,000 (revenue projects), at up to 50% of project costs

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
£592,000 available in 2026/27 (£360,000 capital, £232,000 revenue). Capital grants up to £50,000 and revenue grants up to £20,000, both at a maximum 50% intervention rate. The 2026/27 round's applications have closed — check the fund's website for the next round.
Requirement
Community-led organisations across Orkney delivering ready-to-deliver capital or revenue projects, at this stage limited to community-led applicants only (not open to individual businesses).

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How to apply

Submit an Expression of Interest via The Orkney Fund's website when the next annual round opens; community-led organisations only at this stage.

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.