Bailie Anne McTaggart

The three-year (2026 - 2029) Glasgow Communities Fund package was agreed by elected members at the City Administration Committee to cover 193 awards and delivered by third sector groups and organisations.

The grants mark a significant investment and commitment by the City Government in both Glasgow’s communities and those organisations with the local knowledge of the support required to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of residents.

Bailie Anne McTaggart, city convener for communities and equalities, said: “This has been a comprehensive, robust, open, collaborative, and transparent process that has resulted in more than £43 million of grant funding and 193 awards across the city to help our citizens and communities most in need.

“This is a major investment in the third sector and organisations who will deliver a variety of support across the five main themes of the Glasgow Communities Fund (GCF) - supporting children, young people and families, promoting culture and creativity, developing community infrastructure, improving health and wellbeing and challenging violence against women and girls.

“A total of 463 applications were received totalling almost £150m - applying for over 70% more money than the value of the grant funding available. A comprehensive process of assessment of the applications was undertaken, involving input from strategic officer leads across the council family - including Glasgow Life, HSCP, Education, NRS, Financial Inclusion and Economic Development.

“All applications were also reviewed to ensure a local perspective contributed to the decisions being made.”

She added: “We know that organisations who have not been recommended for grant funding will be disappointed, and officers will be offering feedback and meaningful support around capacity building and assistance to identify other funding sources. This has been made available to groups throughout the GCF funding period - with specialist help offered in the way of workshops and bespoke support to help organisations to become future proof.

“As with all grant funding, there are never any guarantees that organisations which had previously received funding will automatically have that funding renewed and groups should factor this into business models.

“Unfortunately, we have a limited pot of money, and we need to use the resources of the council - especially during these challenging, financial times - in the most supportive and effective way to meet the needs of Glaswegians and our communities.”