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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Summary

“I’ve got an idea” is a micro fund for either individuals or small groups or organisations who have a novel technical idea which they want to try out. They are looking for ideas that:

  • are based on a novel technical idea
  • would deliver a social or environmental benefit
  • are intriguing, inventive and have an element of fun

Previous awards are varied and have included: 3d printing instruments for people with disabilities; school pin badges which monitor air pollution; and an energy harvesting dancefloor.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Individuals or small groups or organisations based in the UK.

When to apply

Apply as soon as you are ready. Once the fund’s allocation has been used, it will be closed for applications until the funding pot has refilled.

How to apply

Email the funder with some information about your idea. A list of what to include can be found on the funder website.

Contact information

Exclusions

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Activites funded: Environment Science & technology

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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Last reviewed 26 days ago

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