Development Funding

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