Community grants

Our scheme helps the development of projects, community activities and sustainable local action through funding and collaboration. We support local people's vision for a better Edinburgh.

About the grants

The aims of the Edinburgh Local Community Grants scheme are to: 

1. Increase engagement between the University and local communities.
2. Have a positive social impact.
3. Create learning opportunities (including informal and non-traditional forms of learning).

We welcome applications for projects or activities that will involve and benefit people living and/or working in the Edinburgh City Region (The Region includes the City of Edinburgh, Fife, West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders).

Applications are welcome from not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises.

Our next round of Community Grants are open 16 March-17 April 2020.

How to apply

Read everything you need to know about about the application process, eligibility to apply, and some tips for success.

Projects previously funded

Since 2017 we've provided more than £180,000 to over 40 incredibly worthwhile community projects across the Edinburgh City Region.

We’re delighted that The University of Edinburgh has awarded us a grant which will help our organisation deliver even more important programmes for local people.