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This funding is for communities in Scotland: people who share an identity, interest or experience, or people living in the same place. They offer funding from £20,001 to £250,000 for up to 5 years.

They're looking for projects that will help people connect more with each other, and will support projects that are open, inclusive and led by their community.

Your project must achieve at least 2 of these outcomes:

• build positive relationships
• support people’s health or wellbeing
• help people improve their access and connection to nature
• make a positive difference to the environment.

These are a few examples of projects that achieve their outcomes:

• a regular programme of activities that improve the wellbeing of the community. And help people to connect with each other.
• community kitchens, larders, pantries and advice or support activities
• community gardens or growing projects
• environment clear ups, waste reducing activities or mending, repairing and upcycling workshops.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Voluntary or community organisations that are led by a community, which have:

• a clear social purpose that benefits a community
• an open membership that allows people in the community to get involved in your organisation and the work that it does
• a board or committee that is made up of a majority of people from your community
• a governing document

See eligibility criteria for more info.

When to apply

Apply at any time.

How to apply

Read the guidance on the NLCF website and then contact the Scotland Advice Team to discuss what you're planning and get an application form.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Advocacy Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Education and training Environment Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Recreation and social activities Respite and holidays Social care and welfare Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black and Ethnic Minorities Carers Economically/socially disadvantaged Families Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities Victims of crime and abuse Volunteers Women and girls Young people Veterans and armed forces personnel Urban communities

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