Funding

Please see information below on two local grant opportunities available to community groups and third sector organisations in South West Edinburgh. Both are for one-off awards focused on benefits to the local community.

The South West and Pentlands Community Grant Funds make rolling awards throughout the financial year (to March 2019), however there are limited funds so the earlier you apply the better. The Local Events Fund has a single application deadline expected to be at the end of November 2018.

Applications to either fund cannot be reliant on unsecured funding, however applications can be made from one organisation to both funds for separate or complimentary projects. If you have any questions regarding this or anything else related to these funds please contact Michael Edwards on 0131 527 3884 or at michael.edwards@edinburgh.gov.uk

South West and Pentlands Community Grants Funds

There are still funds remaining to be allocated for community projects in the South West and Pentlands Neighbourhood Partnership areas. Applications are sought on a wide variety of themes and are considered by local community representatives and awarded based on their benefit to local communities. For more information please check the Neighbourhood Partnership website.

Please read the guide guidance and conditions of funding before applying, but there are some key points to bear in mind:

• Grants limited to £5000
• We can’t fund organisational running costs
• Applications should be made on behalf of new projects
• Projects that have already started are not eligible

South West Local Events Fund

Last year £15 000 was allocated to fund artistic and cultural events and activities in each of Edinburgh’s four localities. This year £20k has been allocated to South West Edinburgh aimed is at delivering a diverse selection of projects to engage local people.

Applications for grants between £2500 and £5000 will be considered, and assessed against four criteria detailed in the application guidelines. We’re just in the process of finalising the application form, for more information please check the South West Local Events Fund webpage.