Scottish organisations can apply for up to five years' funding from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG), an organisation designed to tackle need and support disadvantaged communities in Scotland.
Eligible projects should aim to help communities and individuals most in need. Targets range from supporting local communities to acquire or develop their own assets such as local cafés, shops and wind turbines, to supporting vulnerable adults back into work or improving the quality of life for hard-pressed families.
For information on the Big Lottery Fund and advice about how to apply, visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk.
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The deadline for applications for Community Grants is on Thursday 23 September.
Under a new scheme – 'Leith Decides – Leith-based workers and residents will be invited on 27 November to vote on how to allocate £16,600 to community groups proposing local projects.
Visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk for further information and forms.