COMMUNITY GRANTS FUND OPEN

From the CEC Community Empowerment & Engagement Team 18 May 2026

29 June 2026 close, so need to act quickly.

Your project could receive up to £5,000 through the Community Grants Fund - apply now!  

The Community Grants Fund (CGF) is now open, and we’d love to hear from you.  

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for constituted local voluntary organisations and community groups running projects that make a real difference to people in Edinburgh.  

Deadline: 11:45pm on Monday 29 June 2026 

Apply now: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cgfapply  

 Funding is allocated on a first come, first served basis and we expect there to be one round of funding this year 

What is the Community Grants Fund? 

The CGF is the City of Edinburgh Council's small grants scheme, designed to empower communities and support grassroots ideas. There are 13 local funding pots, one for each area of the city, so your application will be considered alongside groups in your own neighbourhood. 

Here's what one local community leader had to say:  

“The CGF is an accessible fund for local groups across the city to make good use of. It brings ideas to life, activities to communities and often makes the difference between something happening or not. If you have an idea for improving your community, the CGF can help it to blossom.” - Alan Gordon, Secretary for Longstone Community Council 

Find out more. 

Ready to apply? 

Before you start, the CGF Applicant Guidance has everything you need to know, including who's eligible and what kinds of projects qualify. 

Apply online here 

Need the form in a different format? Get in touch: communitygrantsfund@edinburgh.gov.uk  

Still have questions? 

Come along to our applicant webinar: 

 Tuesday 2 June 2026, 4.30–5.30pm. Register here. 

You can also contact us with any questions about you project or application by emailing us at communitygrantsfund@edinburgh.gov.uk  

Please share this email with anyone in your network who might benefit.  

Best wishes, The Community Empowerment and Engagement Team 

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