The Community Empowerment Grant, administered by Falkirk Council, is now open for applications.

The Community Empowerment Fund (part of the broader UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)) is a community capacity building initiative aiming to boost local community projects across the Falkirk District.

Changes from Previous Years

The UK Government has introduced a revised set of outcomes for the SPF programme, available on the Falkirk Council website (linked for your convenience).

As the programme is time limited, all funds will be allocated from a single round of grant applications and awards in the coming weeks, with deadlines for all grants in June 2025.

Grants Available

Capital Facilities Improvement Grant: application deadline 11:59pm Sunday 1 June 2025.

Up to £15,000 capital funding towards projects that result in the creation or significant improvement of a building or facility owned or controlled by a non-profit, community benefit organisation.

Small and Start-Up Grants: application deadline 11:59pm Monday 30 June 2025.

Funding to deliver new or expanded services within local communities, including activities, events and volunteering opportunities. Small Grants have up to £5,000 funding available, while Start-Up Grants are up to £2,000.