Community Grants: How to apply

The Community Grant Scheme Autumn Round is open for applications until the 31st of October.

What to know before you apply

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Surfers on a beach - community project grant
  • £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.

The aims of the Community Grants Scheme are to:  

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions to check your project's eligibility and other helpful information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information sessions

If you want to find out more about the Community Grant Scheme and how to apply sign up to one of our online or in person information sessions.

Register for an online information session

Register for an in-person information session

If you can't attend either session, please see the recording below from last year’ online information session.

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.

Apply for a micro-grant