Community Grant Scheme

The Community Grant Scheme is now open. The deadline for applications is Monday 5 May 2025.

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.

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.

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

The deadline for applications is Monday 5 May 2025 at midnight.

We will be holding an in-person information session and an online session for anyone interested in applying for a grant.

Tuesday 22 April, 12pm to 1pm.

Booking open until the event starts.

Wednesday 23 April, 10am to 12pm.

The University of Edinburgh, Paterson's Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ.

Booking ends midnight 20 April.

Watch a previous online session recording, 30 minutes and 55 seconds.

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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Our micro-grant scheme is open all year round for funding applications of up to £500.

This article was published on 2024-07-22