Falkirk Council’s Housing team has launched its new Tenants Choice Fund, where constituted groups can apply for up to £5,000 for projects benefiting Falkirk Council tenants and the communities they live in.

Tenants’ Choice is the name of the participatory budgeting scheme to specifically benefit Falkirk Council tenants. It is designed to give tenants a say in how their rent can be used for small projects in their community. Tenants Choice will have a total fund in 2025/6 of £35,000.

An application for funding should aim to meet all, or some, of the following criteria:

benefit Falkirk Council tenants
help improve the quality of a community where tenants live
enhance the environment, or improve the appearance of, a housing estate which includes Falkirk Council tenants
help solve a problem identified by a group which will assist tenants

When thinking about a project, those applying will need to consider any ongoing costs and how the project will be sustained; interested groups are encouraged to contact the Community Engagement Team prior to submitting their application, by email: Tenant.participation@falkirk.gov.uk

Applications will be decided on by a group of tenants, with advice from relevant Council officers.

For further information, including how to apply, and all necessary documentation, please visit the dedicated Tenants Choice Fund page (linked for your convenience).

Alternatively, for further information or support, contact the Community Engagement Team at the email address above, or contact Dawna Chisholm by email: dawna.chisholm@falkirk.gov.uk