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

Beneficiaries funded: Black & 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 & asylum seekers Local communities Victims of crime & abuse Women & girls Young people Urban communities

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