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Funding for smaller charities and good causes in Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.

Local charities and other not-for-profit organisations based and working in Scotland can apply. Applicants should have an income of less than £1 million in the last year.

Preference will be given to organisations with an income of less than £500,000.

Grants range from £500 to £20,000.

The following funding levels apply to specific applicants:

• Applicants that are not formally registered as a charity with OSCR can apply for between £500 and £2,000 in funding.
• Applicants that are registered with OSCR and can provide a charity number can apply for between £500 and £20,000 in funding.

The funding is for projects in Scotland that have a clear link with one of the Trust’s themes:

• Improving mental wellbeing
• Enabling community participation in the arts
• Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty
• Supporting marginalised groups and promoting equality
• Improving biodiversity and green spaces
• Enabling participation in physical activity
• Responding to the climate emergency and promoting sustainability
• Increasing community access to outdoor space

The funding should be spent within 12 months and can be used for project or core funding.

A funding round will open each month from February until October 2021. Applications will be accepted from 1pm on 1 February.

https://www.postcodetrust.org.uk/ 

https://www.postcodetrust.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/