To support the development of Scouting, both UK and Scottish HQs have funds that you can apply to.

New Sections

Even within an established Group, you can apply for:

• £100 start-up grant from UK HQ for any section
• £100 start-up grant for Beavers and Cubs from Scouts Scotland
• Up to £1000 start-up grant for Scout and Explorer Scouts sections from Scouts Scotland

Programme

There are also funds you can apply to help development the programme:

• “Programme Grant” within the Cash Back for Communities fund at Scouts Scotland
• “Standard” and “Small” grants at Scouts Scotland for training and other initiatives
• Various funds managed by the Development Grants Board, which is part of the UK Scout Association