The latest round of the council’s Community Grants Scheme is open for applications between Monday 24 November 2025 and Friday 9 January 2026.

Visit www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/community-grants-scheme to apply and access more information – including guidance and eligibility criteria.

The Community Grants Scheme is fully externally financed, with East Dunbartonshire Council utilising the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and the Talbot Crosbie Bequest charitable trust.

More than 100 grants, representing a total in excess of £360,000, were issued to local organisations and projects in 2024/25 – benefiting people of all ages and abilities.

The funding helped to support 4,480 volunteering opportunities and 392 jobs (3,679 including national organisations).

Groups and projects benefited in areas including Auchinairn, Baldernock, Bardowie, Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Harestanes, Hillhead, Kirkintilloch, Lennoxtown, Lenzie, Milngavie, Milton of Campsie, Torrance and Waterside.

Organisations can request a grant of up to £5,000 or £10,000. The maximum, over the course of a year, a group can receive is £15,000.

Applications are being invited from groups that have a constitution and a bank account, are not for profit, can provide independently-verified accounts and aim to bring benefits to residents of East Dunbartonshire.

Funding can be sought for start-up costs, special projects, equipment and salaries.

Councillor Gordan Low, leader of East Dunbartonshire Council, said, “I am pleased we have once again been able to utilise external funding to fully cover the latest round of the Community Grants Scheme – ensuring we can continue to support worthy causes locally, despite ongoing financial challenges.

“I would encourage all eligible organisations and projects to consider applying.”

It is anticipated that applicants will be informed if they have been successful by March 2026.