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Open to local groups and organisations, the scheme supports projects that create positive social impact. The Edinburgh Medical School is marking its 300th birthday so the University is encouraging applications for projects that address health and wellbeing. They will nevertheless still consider all applications that fall within the scheme's aims.

The purpose of the Community Grants Scheme is to:

• Have a positive social impact by contributing to one or more of these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1 No Poverty; 3 Good Health and Wellbeing; 4 Quality Education; 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; 10 Reduced Inequalities; 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
• Develop positive relationships between the University and your community organisation.

You should aim to start your project around four months after the deadline.

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Geographical areas funded: Fife East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian West Lothian Scottish Borders

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Non-profits and social enterprises with an organisational bank account and governing document. Your project needs to be in Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians or the Borders.

Maximum annual income:

£1,000,000

When to apply

Closed for applications until Autumn 2026.

How to apply

Application form available via the University website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Education and training Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Homeless or badly housed LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities Victims of crime and abuse Women and girls Young people Urban communities

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