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The Community Intervention Fund is a capital grant scheme that aims to support community groups/organisations throughout East Lothian with a grant towards the cost of a capital project. They want to give capital grants to projects that continue to support the delivery of the Council Plan which aims to:

• Grow our Economy
• Grow our People
• Grow our Communities
• Grow our Capacity

Eligible expenditure must meet the definition of qualifying capital expenditure, and be demonstrated to enhance the asset value. Examples of eligible capital expenditure include:

• improving the fabric of a building
• improving access to a building
• extensions to a building
• removing hazardous materials as part of a set of works
• structural repairs
• putting in fixed items of equipment (e.g. floodlights)
• carrying out improvements to a public space.

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Geographical areas funded: East Lothian

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Any formally constituted and established community group or charitable organisation based in East Lothian can apply.

When to apply

Upcoming deadlines are:

• 31 May
• 30 November

Next deadline: 31 May 2025

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the Council website and should be submitted by email along with supporting documents.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Community facilities Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Children Families General public Older people Disabilities Local communities Young people

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