Edinburgh Council have sent us the following regarding Community Grants 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Community Grants Fund is open for applications for this year!

As you may know, the fund is open to constituted community groups to apply for small grants of up to £5000 for projects that benefit their local community. If you or the community groups you work with are interested in this funding opportunity, please submit your application by 20th May 2024 for consideration by the funding panel in June. The application form and guidance can be found on our website: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/community-planning/community-grants-fund.

Anyone thinking of applying can register to attend our online information session for applicants on 25th April 2024 to ask questions and get advice on how to write a good application. You can also email communitygrantsfund@edinburgh.gov.uk for help with your application.

The fund operates on a ‘first come, first served’ basis – if any funds remain after this application round, a second round of applications will be announced. For the best chance at securing grant, please submit your application by 20th May 2024.

If you work with community groups or organisations in Edinburgh, please share this funding opportunity with your networks.

Many thanks,

The Community Empowerment and Engagement Team