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For the Paristamen Blue Sky grant 2026, the theme is "Christian Engagement with Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Scotland".

A grant of up to £25,000 to enable a charity to do something as a significant one-off initiative or as a pilot – maybe something unusual or controversial would be unattractive to traditional funders.

Some of Paristamen's grants under (a) are specifically concerned with Christian outreach or Christian social action but most of their grants are made under (b) to support a wide range of charitable work. They have a particular interest in human rights issues and work with communities such as asylum seekers, prisoners and other under-served groups. For this final Blue Sky Grant, Paristamen are looking to combine both of these objects. They are aware of many projects established by churches to support asylum seekers and refugees in their own communities, particularly in Scotland. But they are also conscious that some of the rhetoric against asylum seekers attempts to use Christian terminology to justify preventing asylum seekers from reaching the UK, or refusing asylum claims if they do.

Please note that the project would need to be susbtantially complete by 31 March 2027.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

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Grant

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Revenue

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Who can apply

A church/Christian organisation or a non-faith-based charity whose main focus is work with asylum seekers and refugees. There must be clear evidence of expertise both in relation to (i) theological reflection and education on issues of Christian social action and (ii) the real lived experiences of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland.

When to apply

Now open. Apply by 31 January 2026 (for decision late February)

This will be the last such grant prior to the wind-up of Paristamen that is now planned for 2027.

How to apply

Contact the Charity for an informal discussion. Full details are available in the invitation bid on the Charity website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Advice and information Citizenship and community involvement Religious activities Research Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Refugees and asylum seekers Religious and Belief Groups

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