Summer 2025 (1 July 2025 – 30 September 2025)

Community Empowerment NL (Micro Fund) – Apply Now for Summer 2025

North Lanarkshire Council has launched a Micro Fund to help local community and voluntary groups deliver summer activities, projects, and events in their neighbourhoods.

This flexible funding programme offers small grants up to £1,000 to support small-scale projects that bring people together, encourage community engagement, and support local priorities.

The Micro Fund is open to groups working across all 9 of North Lanarkshire’s Community Board areas. Projects should be low-risk, community-focused, and achievable within the summer period.

Funding is available for projects delivered between 1 July and 30 September 2025.

Examples of what the Micro Fund can support:

• Local fun days and festivals
• Small community workshops and consultation sessions
• Outdoor activities for young people and families
• Cultural or heritage events with local involvement

This fund will use a light-touch application process, making it simple for smaller organisations to apply and get funding quickly for activities that matter to local people.

If you would like more information or advice about applying, please get in touch with our Community Partnership Team.

Applications are now open and will be assessed on a rolling basis — apply early to secure funding for your summer project! £20,000 is available for distribution. Avoid disappointment and submit your application now!

Additional Support for Coatbridge

As part of the Micro Fund, a ring-fenced £20,000 allocation is available specifically for the Coatbridge area, supporting activities that align with the Coatbridge Town Investment Plan that has been developed by the Coatbridge Town Board.

The funding can be accessed by organisations planning to deliver summertime activity programmes and events. However, successful applicants will be required to include some consultation and engagement-focused activities, which will help raise awareness of the Coatbridge Town Boards vision for a more vibrant, inclusive and locally connected town. Advice from council officers will be provided to successful organisations on the requirements for this task.

If you would like more information or advice about applying, please get in touch with our Community Partnership Team.