The Community Grants Fund (CGF) is a small grants scheme provided by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Grants of up to £5,000 can be awarded to constituted groups for local community activity. The CGF was set up in 2007 to help fund projects that will benefit local communities. It is part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to empowering citizens and supporting grassroots initiatives.
Alan Gordon, Secretary for Longstone Community Council, said of the fund: The CGF is an accessible fund for local groups across the city to make good use of. It brings ideas to life, activities to communities and often makes the difference between something happening or not. If you have an idea for improving your community, the CGF can help it to blossom.
There are 13 local pots of money, each covering a different area of the city. In some areas, the money for this financial year has already been allocated. However, there are several areas where funds remain. This includes Almond, Forth, Inverleith, Morningside, Pentlands, South West and Western. If you have an idea for a project in any of these locations, we are especially keen to hear from you.
The next application deadline is Mon 9 Dec 2024. We expect this to be the final CGF deadline for the current financial year.
If you require further information or help to apply, please get in touch: [email protected]
