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Funding

We fund and work in partnership with a range of organisations, collectives and individuals in pursuit of our mission.

Our current approach to funding

JRF’s external grants are largely tied to specific projects under our 3 focus areas. In 2025 we want to make more unrestricted grants, putting an additional £50 million to £100 million behind our mission-focused work over the coming 5-10 years.

Most of our funding is by invitation but we occasionally issue calls for proposals below.

Call for proposals: movement building and grassroots organising in Scotland

JRF is inviting proposals for a 3-month scoping project to help us understand how best to support grassroots movements and community organising in Scotland over the next five years.

What’s the project about?

We want to explore the ecosystem of movement building and community organising in Scotland and assess whether our current approach in England—supporting intermediaries and infrastructure organisations—could be applied in a Scottish context.

The scoping work will:

  • map current grassroots and movement-building activity in Scotland
  • explore whether intermediary and infrastructure organisations exist and what support they provide
  • recommend how JRF could most effectively support this work in a way that builds power and meets the needs of communities in Scotland.

We’re looking for a partner to work collaboratively with us, engaging with movement actors, funders and other key stakeholders, and helping us shape clear, practical recommendations.

Who can apply?

We’re looking for organisations or individuals with:

  • strong knowledge of grassroots organising and movements in Scotland
  • a solid understanding of the political and funding landscape
  • experience of research and scoping work
  • the ability to work openly and creatively alongside partners.

What’s the budget?

The project budget is £25,000 including VAT.

Ready to apply?

Scoping an approach to Movement building in Scotland - full brief pdf, 1.04 MB

Proposals (maximum 3 pages) must be submitted by Wednesday 16 July 2025. Interviews, if needed, will be held the week of 21 July 2025.

For questions or to submit your proposal, contact Husna Mortuza at husna.mortuza@jrf.org.uk and Chris Birt at chris.birt@jrf.org.uk.

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