The application portal on the Council’s website is now open for the 2021/22 round of One Council Partnership Funding grants. Community groups can apply for grant funding to help support their community resilience efforts as the COVID-19 pandemic challenges continue. One Council Partnership Funding is an annual revenue grant which can help cover the running costs and volunteer expenses for community projects, charities and third sector organisations. Examples of some of the projects which have received One Council Partnership Funding include Heavy Sound, Venturing Out, East Lothian Foodbank, The Ridge in Dunbar, Recharge in Tranent and the North Berwick Youth Project.
Our overarching aim, as set out in the Council Plan, is to tackle inequalities. Due to the impact of COVID-19, applicants seeking grant funding for 2021-22 will be required to prioritise at least one of the following themes:
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Promoting digital inclusion
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Addressing domestic abuse
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Supporting vulnerable children and young people
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Reducing poverty, including food initiatives
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Mental health and well-being, including social isolation
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Supporting volunteering
The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 30 November. Find out more
