Timelines for Leith Chooses 2026-2027 – get these dates in your diary!

Leith Chooses is getting into gear for the next round of community grant funding! Here is a brief outline of the timescales involved:

Applications open – 10 August 2026. Application forms will be available online

Online Information / Advice / Support Sessions for potential applicants:
30 July 10:00 – 11:00
17 August 14:30-15:30
30 September17:30-18:30
Register for any of these online sessions here

Face to face and personal Information/Advice/Support Sessions for potential applicants:
Session dates will be announced shortly, and will take place between August and end of September in various venues around the Leith, Leith Walk, Broughton area. You can also get in touch directly by email and/or arrange an individual meeting locally.

Deadline for Applications / Applications close –  12 October 2026

In Person Voting Day  – 23 January 2027

Online Voting period – 26 January – 9 February 2027

Results / Awards Night  – 18 February 2027

Please note these dates in your diary, and start thinking about a new project that your organisation would like to propose!

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Getting ready for £eith Chooses 2026-2027…

There will be community grant fund monies available next year for new community projects in Leith – overall, about the same amount as last year. (Each applicant can apply for up to £5,000.)

We will be opening the application process in August 2026 (er, that’s quite SOON…), and the voting will be in January 2027.

Have you got a good idea for a project? Start dreaming and planning now!