Micro-grant Scheme
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.

Community organisations and charities based in the Edinburgh region can apply for up to £500 through our micro-grant scheme for small scale community activities and local action.
- 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.
- All applications will be reviewed by a panel.
If you would like to apply for a larger grant, please apply to our Community Grants Scheme, open twice a year for awards of up to £5,000.
How to apply
*Applications for the Micro-grant scheme are currently closed, due to reopen in Autumn 2022*
The application process is simple and a member of the Edinburgh Local team will be on hand to support you if you have any questions, just contact local@ed.ac.uk. Please note that applications can take between 8-10 weeks to process.
The 2022-23 application form, guidance notes, and terms & conditions will be published in Autumn 2022.
Download our handy micro-grant checklist
Accessibility
If you require the application form in another format, please email local@ed.ac.uk.