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Community Grants Scheme (East Dunbartonshire)

East Dunbartonshire Council

Description

Council grant scheme for not-for-profit community groups and organisations in East Dunbartonshire, funding capital equipment, revenue costs, consumables, start-up expenses, special projects, and salaries for projects that benefit local residents.

Amount

Up to £10,000 per application, £15,000 maximum per group per year

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
Two award bands: up to £5,000, or £5,000–£10,000, with a maximum of £15,000 per group across a year. Funded jointly by the Council's 2026/2027 Revenue Budget and the Talbot Crosbie Bequest charitable trust. Runs in periodic rounds rather than continuously — confirmed directly on the council's live page (August 2026) that Rounds 1 and 2 of 2025/26 have completed and a further round is expected with dates to be announced; check the council's website and social media for the next round.
Requirement
Not-for-profit groups operating within East Dunbartonshire with a formal constitution and a dedicated bank account, whose project aligns with the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan and benefits local residents; charitable status is not required.

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How to apply

Apply online during an open round via East Dunbartonshire Council's Community Grants Scheme page, with a constitution, accounts, bank statements, and cost quotes attached.

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Other areas' version of this scheme

Community Grants Scheme (East Dunbartonshire) is run locally — here's the same scheme in other areas.

Grant

Community Grants Scheme (Blaby)

Blaby District Council

Blaby District Council grants for constituted community groups, youth groups, sports clubs, registered charities, social enterprises, school fundraising groups, and faith organisations, across five strands: Capital Green (eco-friendly projects, up to £5,000, 20% match funding), Large Capital (buildings/equipment, up to £5,000, 50% match funding), Small Capital (equipment/start-up costs, up to £500), Revenue (running costs/events, up to £500), and Everyone Active (health and wellbeing, up to £500).

Up to £5,000 (Capital Green or Large Capital) or up to £500 (Small Capital, Revenue, or Everyone Active), depending on strandRolling / no fixed deadlineEnglandBlaby District Council

Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.