The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh Community Grants Fund
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The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh Community Grants Fund is an extension of their charitable work and aims to support not-for-profit organisations working in the following themes:
- Social needs
- Youth
- Elderly
- Education
- Environmental
- Social Enterprise
- Healthcare
- Sport
- Culture and the Arts
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Geographical areas funded: East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian West Lothian
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital
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
- Registered charities
- Constituted voluntary and community organisations
- Community companies e.g. companies limited by guarantee, community benefit societies or Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations
- Community Interest Companies are eligible to apply if they meet the Fund’s minimum governance standards
- Maximum annual income:
- £500,000
When to apply
Now open. Closes on 29 August 2025 (decisions in December).
There are two funding rounds each year, usually in February and August.
Next deadline: 29 Aug 2025
How to apply
Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Arts and culture Education and training Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: Children Older people Local communities Young people
Last reviewed 6 days ago
The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh
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Charity registered in Scotland SC051300
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The Merchants' Hall 22 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EP
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