Community Grant Scheme (open)
The Community Grants Scheme is now open, from Monday 25 March until 5pm Friday 26 April 2024.
What to know before you apply
- £5,000 is the most you can apply for. We also welcome applications for less.
- Your project needs to be in Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians or the Borders.
- One grant per project. We do not fund projects that have already been completed.
- Aim to start your project around four months after the deadline.
Please read our guidance notes to check your project's eligibility and other helpful information.
Apply by Friday 26 April
Support for your application
Online information sessions
Join Petra and Sarah from the University's Community Team to find out more about applying for a community grant. One hour long. Held on Zoom.
Thursday 28 March, midday Thursday 11 April, midday Tuesday 16 April, 6pm
Individual support
If you have any questions not answered in the guidance notes or information sessions, contact local@ed.ac.uk or call us on 0131 651 5000. Leave a message for us to call you back.
Accessibility
If you need application materials in another format, please email local@ed.ac.uk or call 0131 651 5000. You can also ask a friend or family member to do this for you.
We can send you a printed copy of the form by post on request.
If you need any help completing the form, we are happy to help. We can talk with you online, over the phone or in person.
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All-year funding for smaller projects
Our micro-grant scheme is open all year round for funding applications of up to £500.