voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
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Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
Created: 22/01/2024The Edinburgh Airport Community Fund will award up to £300,000 to local projects throughout 2024.
The fund was established to ensure local communities share in the success of Scotland’s busiest airport. It provides financial support to community groups and charities committed to improving opportunities, facilities, and services available to local people.
Objectives of the fund
Criteria for funding
The fund will consider applications from Edinburgh, Falkirk, the Lothians, and Fife that support and reflect material issues and deliverables contained within one or more of the four pillars of Edinburgh Airport’s Greater Good sustainability strategy.
These pillars are:
Please familiarise yourself with their sustainability strategy and the four pillars here.
Who Can Apply
Only non-profit organisations may apply (e.g. charities, community councils, local school groups, community interest companies). Priority will be given to proposals benefitting those living within the communities closest to the airport, or those most affected by aircraft noise and airport operations, and for initiatives relating to:
The fund aims to support not-for-profit organisations on projects that will leave a lasting, tangible impact. Special consideration will be given to projects that may become self-sufficient as a result of the support.
Exemptions
The fund does not support:
All applications are judged on their merits against the criteria. Please ensure you consult this fully before making an application. There is a cap on funding of £7,000.
How to Apply
Click here for a full criteria breakdown and how to apply.
The closing date for applications is Friday 05 April 2024.