ACVO Opportunities

Funding

Scottish Landfill Communities Fund

Funding available: up to £25,000

Applications close: 31/01/2025

About this fund

The fund will consider applications across all types of projects including: land reclamation, community recycling, public amenities and parks, biodiversity and historic buildings.

Fund award sizes: maximum £25,000

Notes on award amounts: The maximum grant is £25,000 and cannot exceed 50% of the total project cost. The total project cost cannot exceed £100,000.

Who can apply
Any organisation or group which is properly constituted and is not-for-profit can apply. They can support Community, Heritage and Biodiversity projects located within 10 miles of any active Landfill site or transfer station accepting 2,500 tonnes of waste.

When to apply
There is no specific date for submission of a Stage 1 enquiry.

How to apply
It is recommended that you discuss the project with the funding team prior to completing the application form.

Looking for support with funding?

Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support. 

Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.

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