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Grants will be made for applications that benefit people in the Community by advancing community development by supporting local environmental, educational, amenity or other initiatives in the area.

Funds applications which benefit the residents of the Community Council areas of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl & Preston, Duns, Gavinton, Fogo & Preston, and Lammermuir.

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Geographical areas funded: Scottish Borders

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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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

You need to be a community led organisation that is not-for-profit with charitable aims.

When to apply

They process applications four times a year, cut off dates for these meetings are on:

• 31 January
• 30 April
• 31 July
• 31 October

Next deadline: 31 Jan 2025

How to apply

The application form and guidance are available from the Community Fund website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Animal welfare Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Disaster and emergency services Education and training Employability services Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Organisational development and capacity building Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public Care experienced people Socially isolated people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Local communities Volunteers Women and girls Young people

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