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.
- Video: Our Community Grants
- Funding opportunities at the University of Edinburgh for community groups
The Community Grants Scheme is now open, from Monday 25 March until 5pm Friday 26 April 2024.
About the grants
The aims of the Community Grants Scheme are to:
- Have a positive social impact for people living in the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders and/or Fife by contributing to one or more of these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1 No Poverty; 3 Good Health and Wellbeing; 4 Quality Education; 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; 10 Reduced Inequalities; 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
- Develop positive relationships between the University and your community organisation.
Our micro-grant scheme is also open all year round for applications for funding of up to £500. Applications are welcome from not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises.
Community Grant Scheme (open)
The Community Grants Scheme is now open, from Monday 25 March until 5pm Friday 26 April 2024.
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.
The Community Grant Scheme: Five years of community impact
Over five years, our Community Grant Scheme has supported community-led initiatives across South East Scotland, disbursing over £555,700 to 176 organisations.
Projects previously funded
Since 2017 we've provided more than £600,000 to over 200 incredibly worthwhile community projects across the Edinburgh City Region.
Case studies
The projects funded through the Edinburgh Local Community Grants Scheme are doing great work across the city. Read the inspirational stories from some of the projects.
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.