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: 

• Increase engagement between the University and local communities
• Have a positive social impact

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.

The Community Grants Scheme is now closed for applications. The scheme will open again in Autumn 2021. 

However, our micro-grant scheme is open all year round for applications for funding of up to £500: 

Apply for a micro-grant 

Find out how you can support our Community Grants scheme.

How to apply

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

Micro-grants

As well as our Community Grants Scheme that opens twice a year, local organisations can apply for a smaller award of up to £500 through our micro-grant scheme, open all year round.

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.