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The Community Empowerment Fund (part of the broader UK Shared Prosperity Fund or UKSPF) is a community capacity building initiative that aims to boost local community projects across the Falkirk area.

There are two programmes:

• Capital Facilities Improvement Grant: Up to £15,000 capital funding towards projects that result in the creation or significant improvement of a building/facility owned or controlled by a non-profit, community benefit organisation.

• Small and Start-Up Grants: Funding to deliver new or expanded services within our communities, including activities, events and volunteering opportunities (up to £5,000).

The UK Government have introduced a revised set of outcomes for the SPF programme. The 25/26 Outcomes for the Community Empowerment are listed below:

• Number of amenities/facilities created or improved
• Number of local events or activities supported
• Number of people reached
• Number of volunteering opportunities supported
• Improved engagement numbers
• Number of volunteering opportunities created as a result of support

For projects aiming to be completed by 31 January 2026.

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Geographical areas funded: Falkirk

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Average:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Any community benefit organisations, located within the Falkirk District, which operate for a collective, public, or social benefit, rather than to generate profit for owners, members, or shareholders. Different eligibility criteria applies for different grant sizes -- see fund guidance.

All Grants awarded via the programme should evidence their activities meet the Scottish Government’s approach to Fair Work and Net Zero.

When to apply

Now open. Deadlines:

• Capital Facilities Improvement Grant: 11:59pm on Sunday 1 June
• Small and Start-Up Grants: 11:59pm on Monday 30 June

Next deadline: 1 Jun 2025

How to apply

Complete the application form on the Council website and return it via email with supporting documents.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Community development and regeneration Community facilities Education and training Environment Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Socially isolated people People in poverty Mental health conditions Local communities

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