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Scottish Rivers Fund

The funder’s website

A new privately backed fund for river restoration in Scotland, covering work such as riparian planting, habitat restoration and barrier mitigation. Its first funding round is expected at the end of 2026.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Upcoming

Expected to open End of 2026

The funder says: “Our first funding round is expected to launch at the end of 2026.”

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from riversfund.scot · grants unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

All applications must be submitted through NatureScot's online application portal

Amount

Not found on the pages we read

Where

Scotland: United Kingdom

All applicants should be based in the UK and all projects must be delivered in Scotland.

Who can apply

NGOs and Companies

Registered charities and trusts. Private companies - where there is clear evidence that funds will be used to support benefits for river systems.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Funding rounds are launched as investments are secured, so the timing and scale of each funding round may vary.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes and Reforestation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

Upcoming

First funding round

Expected End of 2026
Call page
Status

Upcoming

Our first funding round is expected to launch at the end of 2026.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: riversfund.scot · grants
Opens

Expected End of 2026

Our first funding round is expected to launch at the end of 2026.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: riversfund.scot · grants
Deadline

Not found on the call page

Ready to apply to First funding round?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Something wrong?

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