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The Neighbourhood Support Fund (NSF), administered by Borders Community Action in partnership with Scottish Borders Council, will support grassroots projects across the Scottish Borders. The fund focuses on strengthening shared community spaces, improving health and wellbeing, tackling social isolation and increasing digital and community participation.

Grants of £500 to £5,000 are available for revenue and capital costs, for community spaces including equipment, minor repairs, running costs, as well as Health & Wellbeing activities and digital inclusion. There is also an element of emergency support for rural village halls.

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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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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

• Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO)
• Unincorporated Associations
• Companies Limited by Guarantee
• Trusts
• Not-for-profit organisations such as charities and asset-locked organisations such as Community Interest Companies (CIC)
• Cooperative and Community Benefit Societies

Note: Groups must have a bank account in the organisation's name and appropriate governance in place.

When to apply

Currently closed as of 2 August 2026.

How to apply

Apply via Borders Community Action's website.

Any queries should be directed at Borders Community Action through the ‘Ask us for Support’ form on their website which can be found here

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Environment Financial advice and support Heritage and building preservation Organisational development and capacity building Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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