Funding and grants for communities and culture

We have grants available for community and voluntary organisations to apply for education, pre-five voluntary sector, Local Partnership grants, social work, tenant associations.

The Culture, Heritage and Events Fund (CHEF) is a fund for artists, organisations and communities to support creative projects and events throughout Renfrewshire and beyond.

This fund supports established local organisations to undertake programmes of creative and cultural activity, delivers public benefit and aligns our strategic aims for culture.

The Cultural Recovery and Renewal Fund includes Artist Development Grants, Town Centre and Neighbourhood Creative Installations Grants and Cultural Organisations Support.

This grant is for social enterprises and social economy organisations looking to grow or strengthen their enterprise activities and develop their organisations.

This fund can provide investment for community organisations to identify, develop or sustain local projects that have a range of social, environmental, or economic benefits.

Voluntary and community groups and organisations can apply for funding towards staffing or a range of supports for families in Renfrewshire.

Grant funding of up to £3,000 for projects led by voluntary and community organisations to deliver activities for low-income families in Renfrewshire between June and August 2025.

Other external funds that community groups, charities, or social enterprises can apply for.