Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirational projects and individuals, primarily in the areas of sport, the arts and education based in Scotland and providing services in Scotland. You must meet at least one of the qualifying categories - also see How to Apply.

The Trust will not accept applications related to salaries, core costs or sponsorship.

Yes, you can as long as you meet a qualifying category - What We Fund.

Applications can be submitted at any time up to the closing date - see How to Apply for application deadlines.

You can still apply but your application will not be considered until the following closing date.

Cost out your project or activity then ask for what you need. The Trust reserves the right to award grants in full, in part or not at all depending on its assessment of the merits of the application. The Trust's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

No, but we are a small Trust and like to support projects or individuals where a small amount has a large impact - see also Why the Starfish logo? The Trust's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

Yes. At the end of the project, a short report summarising what has been achieved. Please feel free to send pictures too. This should not be overly time-consuming but it allows the Trust to ensure that the funding it is giving is making a difference. If further funding is sought, it may also help to assess whether that is given or not. We expect you to be able to account for the money being used as laid out in the original application.

You must wait a calendar year before reapplying for funding for the same project. However, if you are applying for a different project you can apply within that period.

If you are unsuccessful, the Trust will advise you if you can reapply for funding in the next round of applications. If you have not met all of the criteria to be considered for an award, see What we Fund, you will not be able to reapply unless your circumstances change to meet those. The Trust's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

As awards are made at the discretion of Trustees, the Trust's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

No. Awards are made at the discretion of Trustees, the Trust's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

No. Unfortunately due to the high number of applications we cannot provide feedback.