Not for profit organisations such as schools; registered charities; voluntary organisations; churches; and community interest groups; etc. can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to 3 years for projects that help children and young people overcome the effects of:
- Illness, distress, abuse or neglect; disability
- Behavioural or psychological difficulties
- Poverty and deprivation.
Projects supported in the past include:
Trewirgie Junior School which received a grant of £9,760 to provide after school sailing sessions to disadvantage children aged 7-11.
The Midlothian Association of Play which received a grant of £9,996 to run holiday playschemes with trips and activities for young people living in low income areas.
The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2017.