Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Submissions are now open for the Community Action Fund.
This funding is for communities in Scotland. By communities they mean people who share an identity, interest or experience. Or people living in the same place.
They’re looking for projects that will help people connect more with each other. They’ll support projects that are open, inclusive and led by their community.
In your application, you must show how youll.
- help people come together. This could be through an activity or place, that’s online or in person
- reach and support people who experience poverty, disadvantage or discrimination
- be led by your community. This means that people from your community lead on the project idea, planning and decisions
- build on the skills, experiences and strengths of your community
- understand the activities or services that are already available to your community. And show them how your work will fill a gap.
Funding Information
- They offer funding from £20,001 to £250,000 for up to 5 years.
Outcomes
- Your project must achieve at least 2 of these outcomes:
- build positive relationships
- support peoples health or wellbeing
- help people improve their access and connection to nature
- make a positive difference to the environment.
Eligibility Criteria
- You can apply if your organisation is a:
- constituted voluntary or community organisation
- constituted group or club
- registered charity
- Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO)
- not-for-profit company
- community interest company (CIC)
- community benefit society.
For more information, visit The National Lottery Community Fund.
