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The purpose of the University of Micro-grant Scheme is to:

• Bring value to new or existing partnerships between the University and local communities.
• Have a positive social impact by contributing to one or more of these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
• 1 No Poverty
• 3 Good Health and Wellbeing
• 4 Quality Education
• 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10 Reduced Inequalities
• 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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Geographical areas funded: Fife East Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian West Lothian Scottish Borders

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Who can apply

Community organisations and charities based in the Edinburgh region.

Maximum annual income:

£1,000,000

When to apply

Open all year round.

How to apply

Application form available via the University website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Education and training Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare Justice, equality and law Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Homeless or badly housed LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities Victims of crime and abuse Women and girls Young people Urban communities

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