Scottish Land Fund

Posted on April 1, 2016

From Friday 1^st April 2016, community led organisations in Scotland can apply for funding of between £10,000 and £1 million through the Scottish Land Fund (SLF).

The funding aims to support support projects both in urban and rural Scotland helping local community development through the ownership of land and buildings. Applicants can be from a wide range of representative community bodies, including voluntary organisations, social enterprises or community councils.

Eligible projects will be assigned a Scottish Land Fund Adviser from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, to help develop ideas and prepare for application submission.

To apply, contact the Big Lottery Fund Scotland by e-mail: advicescotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk, or by phone: 0300 123 7110. For further information, please visit the Big Lottery website.

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