Scotland Loves Local £10 million fund launched
09 August 2021 at 16:28:25
Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million multi-year fund.
The Scotland Loves Local Fund aims to encourage people to think local first, and support businesses and enterprises in their community. The fund will provide match funding of between £5,000 and £25,000 for projects run by groups like town centre partnerships, chambers of commerce or community and charity trusts.
Administered by Scotland's Towns Partnership it aims to bring new, suitable, creative projects and activity to towns and neighbourhoods - helping build local wealth and increase footfall and activity, while supporting local enterprise partnerships. Eligible projects could include things like community shops, marketing and digital schemes, or enabling larger construction projects delivery.
Further information: https://www.gov.scot/news/supporting-local-communities-1/
Background
Applications for funding open on 9 August and will close at 17:00 on Friday 1 October. Funding for projects worth between £5,000 and £25,000 will come from the £2 million committed to the Scotland Loves Local Fund for this financial year.
Around 100 projects are likely to receive funding this year, with a further call for applications next year. Funding for projects in areas with a higher level of deprivation may be prioritised.
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