Summary

The GRID Civic Grant Funds have been set up by Glasgow University to support communities in its surrounding areas, and are intended to help local groups make an enduring positive impact for those living, working and learning within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District. Projects may be new ideas, or opportunities to expand existing community projects.

Example proposals may cover any of the following – non exhaustive – sorts of initiatives:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion focused initiatives
• Health, Wellbeing and Fitness / Sport
• Sustainability and climate change
• Food poverty
• Arts, heritage, and culture
• Education and outreach
• Finance / debt advice
• Any group set up to represent underrepresented groups in society or special interest groups (examples of such groups might include, but not limited to, multi-cultural groups, women’s groups, men’s mental health groups, LGBTQ+ youth groups)
• Community spaces

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Geographical areas funded: Glasgow

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Community groups, charities and projects working within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID), which is comprised of G3, G11, G12, and G51 postcodes.

Maximum annual income:

£200,000

When to apply

The GRID Civic Micro Grant Fund is open all year.

The next deadline for the GRID Civic Grant Fund closes at 5pm on 22 May 2024.

Next deadline: 22 May 2024

How to apply

Applications are available from the University website and should be submitted by email.

If you require assistance with your application, please contact the team using the email address or phone number provided.

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Activites funded: Advice & information Arts & culture Community development & regeneration Community facilities Education & training Environment Financial advice & support Health care & wellbeing Heritage & building preservation Sport & physical activity Recreation & social activities Energy

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black & Ethnic Minorities Carers Economically/socially disadvantaged Care experienced people LGBTQI people People in poverty Men Mental health conditions Older people Disabilities Refugees & asylum seekers Local communities Women & girls Young people Urban communities

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