East Lothian and Midlothian rural community projects can now apply for the latest round of grants from the Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund.
As part of the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funding stream from the Scottish Government, grants are available to all communities in East Lothian and Midlothian with the exception of the urban centres of Musselburgh and Dalkeith.
There are two types of grant available: Capital Grants of £5,000 up to £30,000 (75% initial payment and then 25% at end of project) to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, plant, buildings, technology, or equipment; and Revenue Grants of up to £5,000 (100% Payment upfront) to cover every day operating and administration costs such as salaries, office costs, stationery, travel & subsistence.
Online funding surgeries are running on 14, 19 & 20 May to help answer any questions you might have about what can be funded and how to apply. Applications close on Monday 2 June. Successful funding announcements will be made on 14 July.
Full information is available on the Tyne Esk website.