Throughout the month, the ESES Communities Team see various opportunities arise. Below you will find a summary of a few that could be interesting to members of our network.

ECCAN is launching the GreenLight Community Grants

 

We're delighted to introduce GreenLight, ECCAN’s brand-new £90,000 pot for climate action projects in the City of Edinburgh. Designed for small and medium community projects, GreenLight is here to support not-for-profit, community-led organizations—and yes, individuals on behalf of informal groups can apply too!

Here’s the breakdown of what's available:
Up to £20,000: For co-designed projects with partners (2 awards)
Up to £10,000: For large projects (can be co-designed, 2 awards)
Up to £5,000: For medium projects (4 awards)
Microgrants up to £1,000: For individuals or informal groups (limit of £350 for individuals).

This pot is available on a rolling basis until funds run out.

Key Dates:

Information and guidelines: made live on our website on Tuesday 30th July 2024 (info on our website won't show up before then)
Opens: Monday, 19 August 2024
Closes (for grants above £1,000): Monday, 9 September 2024
Drop-in surgeries: Pop by ECCAN with any questions or for an informal chat about your application on Thursday 22nd August from 5-7pm, Wednesday 28th August 1-5pm or Monday 2nd September 1-5pm

How to Apply:
Online: eccan.scot/seedgrant
Paper Application: Download at eccan.scot/seedgrantform.pdf or call us at 07554 439980 to have one posted to you.
For help finding a partner organization or more details, email us at greenlight@eccan.scot.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to bring your community’s climate action project to life!
 

 

Fife Community Climate Grants

 

Deadline: Small Grants Fund - 16 June 2024, The Seed and Development Fund - 31 January 2025.

Description: Community Climate Grants support climate-related initiatives and projects and are delivered in partnership with Climate Action Fife. The grants are for community groups based or working in Fife and groups are welcome to apply for both funds.  This scheme includes two specific funds: the Small Grants Fund and the Fife Climate Hub Seed and Development Fund.

Fund award size: Up to £1000.

For further details and eligibility criteria: https://fccan.org.uk/community-climate-grants

 

The University of Edinburgh: Free hire of rooms

 

Local groups are being offered the free use of the University of Edinburgh’s spaces following a successful pilot of a new scheme.

The Community Access to Rooms initiative enables community groups to hire a range of university spaces at no cost when they are not in use for learning, teaching and research.

The scheme has been established to help local groups hold meetings, workshops, events and even rehearsals without the burden of usual room hire costs.

Initially trialled with groups affiliated with the University, it is now being extended to include all local community groups and organisations in the region.

Full details: Free hire of rooms opens doors for community | The University of Edinburgh