Express Grants of up to £2,000 are available to community groups, charities and constituted not-for-profit groups in Scotland for projects that benefit local communities.

The funds can be used to help meet a wide range of costs, including rent and staff salaries; activities and events; equipment or materials; marketing and awareness-raising initiatives and training.

To apply applicants must:

have a written, signed (by at least 2 members of the management committee) constitution or governing document
independently inspected accounts (groups who have not yet completed one full year must provide a projection of income and expenditure for the group’s first year of operation)
an annual income of no more than £250,000
a minimum of 3 members on their management committee or board
a bank account in the group’s name with at least 2 unrelated signatories.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For further information, please visit the Foundation Scotland website or contact CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire on 01324 692000, alternatively you can email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk