Monday, February 08, 2021

Just received the following good news for the local area!

A new community grants fund . See below from the Space & Broomhouse Hub, who it applies to and how to apply.

Space are delighted to confirm we have been awarded £25,000 from the Scottish Government’s Investing in Communities Fund to distribute small grants to organisations, projects and community groups in the Broomhouse, Sighthill & Parkhead locality and extending into the wider South West Edinburgh area.

 

These small grants will be up to £500 for “Little Thrivers” and up to £2000 for “Strivers.

 

The Investing in Communities Fund has been established to help support community and third sector organisations in our most disadvantaged and fragile communities to develop and deliver sustainable local solutions that:

·       that address local priorities and needs,

·       increase active inclusion and

·       build on the assets of local communities

 

to reduce poverty, inequality and disadvantage and to enable inclusive growth.

 

How to Apply:

 

You can access the online application form here

 

Applications should be submitted by Friday 26th February

 

Alternatively there is a Word version of the application form attached to this email. Please complete and return this by 26th February to - events@spacescot.org

 

or post/drop in to:

 

Space & Broomhouse Hub, 79 – 89 Broomhouse Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 3RH

 

We will respond to all applications by Friday 5th March.