Forward Scotland administers the application, assessment and distribution of grants on behalf of  landfill operator Viridor Waste Management. This scheme offers grants from the Landfill Communities Fund for community projects in the vicinity of its landfill site in East Lothian extending to Edinburgh and Scottish Borders.

The Community Environmental Renewal Scheme (CERS) 2007-2008 was a source of funding for environmental projects from the Scottish Executive under the banner of Natural Scotland: Its Our Future.  The Community Environmental Renewal Scheme made some £1.75 million available for communities.

The Environmental Justice Fund (EJF) 2007-2008 was a source of funding for environmental projects from the Scottish Executive under the banner of Natural Scotland: Its Our Future.  The Environmental Justice Fund awarded £2 million to communities in August 2007.