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The Community Integration Fund aims to strengthen community cohesion across Falkirk by supporting local organisations to include and integrate New Scots within their activities between March 2026 and 31 March 2027.

The term New Scots includes refugees, asylum seekers, displaced individuals; those refused asylum who remain in Scotland, and people who may be stateless.

Community cohesion relies on inclusive environments where people from all backgrounds feel valued and connected. Projects should build relationships, reduce isolation, promote shared participation, and address cultural misunderstandings.

Priority groups include:

• Resettled refugees
• Asylum seekers in dispersal or contingency accommodation
• Refugees granted leave to remain
• Displaced persons (e.g., Ukrainians) At least 25% of participants must be Falkirk New Scots.

Projects may focus on:

• Improving English
• Learning about the local community
• Cultural exchange
• Relationship-building
• Employment pathways
• Reducing intercultural barriers
• Improving wellbeing
• Sustainability

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Geographical areas funded: Falkirk

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Who can apply

Eligible groups include charities, SCIOs, constituted groups, CICs with no private benefit. Faith-based groups may apply but cannot fund religious practice.

When to apply

Currently closed for applications.

How to apply

Submit the application form and documents to [email protected].

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Education and training General charitable activities

Beneficiaries funded: Refugees and asylum seekers Local communities

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