Impact Funding Partners is delighted to confirm the launch of the Anti-Racism Community Engagement Fund. The Design Advisory Group has sought the expertise of Impact Funding Partners to manage the fund on behalf of Scottish Government.

This is an open and competitive fund and organisations led by people adversely impacted by racism are particularly welcomed.

The aim of this fund is:

• To build a deeper community understanding of the future Anti-Racism Observatory of Scotland (AROS).

• To undertake focused conversations about how the participatory community research undertaken by the Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group (AIGG) in 2023 fed into the developing plan for the new organisation (See Community Briefing).
• To explore, from this baseline, how people think the future AROS could work for them

Grants are available under two strands:

• Up to £2,500 under Strand 1
• Up to £5,000 under Strand 2

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee funding, nor that the full amount requested will be awarded.

You will need to submit a breakdown of your event costs as part of the application.

For further information and guidance on how to apply, please visit our webpage: https://bit.ly/47eoRHz

Decisions will be made on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying as early as possible to avoid any last-minute issues. The closing date for applications is 11th October 2024. If you require assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to contact us before the deadline.