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University of Edinburgh Community Grants
Created: 05/03/2026
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
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Open to local groups and organisations, University of Edinburgh's Community Grants support projects that create positive social impact.
The Edinburgh Medical School is celebrating is 300th birthday so they are particularly encouraging applications for projects that address health and wellbeing. They will, however, still consider all applications that fall within the scheme's aims:
- £5,000 is the most you can apply for. They also welcome applications for less.
- Your project needs to be in Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians or the Borders.
- One grant per project. They do not fund projects that have already been completed.
- Aim to start your project around four months after the deadline.
The aims of the Community Grants Scheme are to:
- Have a positive social impact for people living in the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders and/or Fife by contributing to one or more of these United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1 No Poverty; 3 Good Health and Wellbeing; 4 Quality Education; 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; 10 Reduced Inequalities; 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
- Develop positive relationships between the University and your community organisation.
Information sessions
They will be holding two information sessions for community groups and organisations interested in applying.
- 26 March 2026, 11.00am - 12.00pm, online - book here
- 31 March 2026, 10.00am - 1.00pm, in-person - book here
Micro-Grant Scheme
Their micro-grant scheme is open all year round for funding applications of up to £500.
How to apply
Please apply on their website.
Please e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions relating to the Community Grant Scheme.
Applications open on Monday 23 March and will close on Sunday 26 April 2026.
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