Community grants deadline looms

THE PORTOBELLO and Craigmillar Neighbourhood Network invite applications from constituted community and third sector groups that carry out services which benefit people living in the Portobello and Craigmillar areas.

The Community Grants fund application form as well as the guidance notes are available at www.edinburghpartnership.scot/ get-involved/portobellocraigmillar-community-grantsfund/1

The funding opportunity is for local communities to use in many ways such as:

• Start - up grant for new groups or community projects

• Buying a new piece of equipment for your group

• Improving or developing your community groups activities

• Raising awareness of your groups activities

• Finding out about the needs in your community

• Small scale projects that enhance quality of life and complement other improvements in that area. • Supporting projects which progress the aims of the Locality Improvement Plan (LIP)

The Portobello and Craigmillar NN Community Grant fund totals £22,637 and the maximum amount that constituted groups may apply for is £3000. The application process is now live and will close on Wednesday 12 January at noon. Any applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The funding panel will aim to make a decision on the week beginning 24 January.

Email the application to communitygrantfundpcnn@ ea.edin.sch.uk or post to Iain Twaddle, Lifelong Learning Team, Craigmillar and Portobello Community Grants C/o Castlebrae Community High School, 2A Greendykes Road Edinburgh

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