Possible Sources of Funding

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Some Funding Possibilities

Information Resources & Support

SCVO  https://funding.scot (join to access information about funders)

Grants Online – https://www.grantsonline.org.uk/region-news/scotland/ (subscribe to access information)

Inspiring Scotland – supports organisations to increase and improve their impact.

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Leith based

  • Leith Community Fund – new charity (Leith Trust + Forth Ports), range of funds, some open now, applications taken bi-monthly https://leithcommunityfund.co.uk/
  • Leith Benevolent Association – small grants x2 per year

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Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh Community Climate Fund – up to £20,000, 2024 (PB)

Edinburgh Community Grants Fund (via £eith Chooses PB) – 2023/2024 opening end of 2023

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Edinburgh University

  • Community Grants Scheme (up to £4,500) applications x2 per year
  • Micro Grants Scheme (up to £500) applications x2 per year

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Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund – next deadline for applications 18 July 2023

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  • Scottish Childrens Lottery Fund – applications closing 19 May 2023
  • Edinburgh Airport Community Fund – x3 per year, next one is June 2023

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Scottish Government

  • Investing in Communities Fund – next round not until 2025 ish?
  • Aspiring Communities Fund – currently not accepting applications
  • Creative Scotland Funding Programmes – Open Funding, Targeted Funding
  • Culture & Business Fund Scotland –for creative /arts organisations. £ for £ match funding for projects that have attracted business sponsorship – small and large amounts.

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Aviva Community Fund – open to applications all year round

Bank of Scotland Foundation – open to applications 2023 https://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org/

National Lottery Community Fund, National Lottery Project Grants

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Aldi Scottish Sports Fund – up to £2,500 for sports clubs, August 21 – September 24 2023

Asda Foundation – range of different grants available, large & small. E.g. Investing in Spaces & Places grant (2024)

Scotmid Coop Charity of the Year – 2024

Tesco Community Grants – up to £1,500 (token scheme)

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Esme Fairbairn Trust – Applicants must have annual turnover of £100.00