Applications from organisations meeting the criteria above should demonstrate how a project will raise the quality of life for their client groups or individuals. Where possible, applications should incorporate the views of an organisation’s users and/or provide evidence that organisations are working in partnership with national and local statutory bodies in providing the best standard of service.
We welcome applications from properly constituted not-for-profit organisations. These may include:
- Local self-help groups.
- Voluntary organisations.
- Scottish charities registered with OSCR.
We also welcome applications from individuals for projects which can be an example to others and demonstrate the connection between this area of Scotland and the wider world, and may incorporate an element of travel or original research. Endorsement from a higher / further educational establishment, e.g. the University of Stirling or Forth Valley College, will be a strong advantage.
We do not give grants to statutory / public bodies and local authorities. However, we will consider making a discretionary grant in response to an application by a local authority intermediary or advocate such as a social or community education worker clearly acting on behalf of an individual.