Community Projects Fund
What is the Community Projects Fund?
Administered by Central Scotland Forest Trust, the Community Projects Fund provides one-off grants of up to £250 to help people living within the Central Scotland Forest area improve their environment and make a positive difference for all the community.
What kind of project is eligible for a grant?
Any project that demonstrates clear bio-diversity, environmental and community benefits, has plenty of support from local people and complies with the grant criteria, including:
- Native woodland or hedgerow planting
- Wildflower meadow, wildlife and sensory garden creation
- Community allotments, composting and recycling schemes
- Access and health improvement projects
- Environmentally themed community events and arts projects
Who can apply?
The fund is open to any ‘formally’ constituted group with office bearers and a bank account. Examples of eligible groups include:
- community woodland and nature park groups
- local environmental or community action groups
- community councils and residents associations
- youth groups such as Scouts, Brownies
- schools and colleges
Examples
Below are some good examples of projects which have previously been awarded grants:
- Friends of Burngreen Park and Recreational Ground in Kilsyth
- Linlithgow Bridge Primary School in Linlithgow
- Cedarbank School in Livingston
Last Year's Awards
A full list of all grants awarded earlier this year is available here.
The CPF Feedback Form can be downloaded for completed projects.
Grant Criteria
Grant criteria and help and advice can be obtained on this page.
How to Apply
Please download the application form and guidance leaflet using the links below. The deadline for applications is Friday 20th November 2009.
