The External Funding team provide support to local organisations to help identify funding for the delivery of projects in Aberdeen. Using GRANTfinder, an online funding search engine, the team can help streamline the funding search process and share up to date information on schemes from local, regional, national government, charitable trusts, and corporate sponsors. We engage regularly with ACVO, Aberdeen’s Third Sector Interface to ensure effective and efficient funding support across the city.
The External Funding team provide support and feedback on draft applications and guidance on funding eligibility criteria. We help make potential applicants aware of the priorities and actions within the Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP) 2016-2026, Socio-Economic Rescue Plan 2020/21 and share relevant local and national data sources. Taken together, knowledge of key policy documents and strategic plans can help strengthen funding applications.
Since 2012, the External Funding Team have helped secured over £90 million in grants for different projects.
If you have a project in mind and would like assistance to identify funding sources, please get in touch with our team at the email address below.
Submitting a funding enquiry
The External Funding team at Aberdeen City Council provides support to local organisations in identifying funding for projects in Aberdeen. Since 2012, we have helped secure over £90 million in grants for various initiatives. We use GRANTfinder, an online funding search engine, to streamline the funding search process and share up-to-date information on schemes from local, regional, national government, charitable trusts, and corporate sponsors.
To submit a funding enquiry, please provide the following information:
- Your Name and Contact Details
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Organisation Details
- Type (charity, community group, social enterprise, etc.)
- Registration number (if applicable)
- Project Overview
- Brief description of the project and its details
- Purpose and objectives
- Project Location: Where the project will be based/implemented
- Funding Requirements
- Amount required
- Proposed timeline for execution
- Additional Information
- Relevant details or supporting documents
- Specific requirements or criteria
Please ensure all required information is included in your submission to facilitate a prompt and thorough review of your funding enquiry.
For assistance or questions, please email the External Funding Team: externalfunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk