Ethnic minority-led organisations in Scotland can apply for grants of £500 – £15,000 to foster community cohesion, empower individuals, and enhance spaces significant to ethnic minority communities.

The funding is being made available through the Ethnic Minority Development Fund, a partnership between CEMVO Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland.

Eligible organisations must have at least 60% representation of people from an ethnic minority background in leadership roles, and an annual income of £100,000 or less.

Organisations eligible to apply include:

unregistered voluntary or community organisations
constituted groups or clubs
not for profit companies
registered charities
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIO)
Community Interest Companies (CIC)

The fund supports projects which bring ethnic minority people together, support them to achieve their potential, and improve places and spaces that matter to these communities.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 April 2025.

For further information, including how to apply, please visit the CEMVO website.