Community grants and awards

We provide annual funding through the Grant Awards Programme to community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations contributing to the North Lanarkshire Partnership – Local Outcomes Improvement Plans and other important areas of work identified by the council and/or Community Planning Partnership such as The Plan for North Lanarkshire and other council and partnership strategies, policies and plans. 

Additional useful information can also be found on the partnership section of Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire website and within the Community and Voluntary Sector Strategy for North Lanarkshire (2022 – 2025) 

However, please note that more points will be awarded during scoring for direct contributions to our LOIPs priorities or cross-cutting priorities, which are: tackling poverty, digital inclusion, mental health and well-being and young people.

To apply you must be a: 

• Community and Voluntary Sector organisation operating in North Lanarkshire inclusive of registered charities and Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations. 
• Company Limited by Guarantee / Social Enterprise or Community Interest Company (CIC) who are asset locked/not for profit with a board of directors elected by members (who predominately reside in North Lanarkshire) and have a minimum membership of 20 individuals and must have a dissolution/winding up clause which does not transfer any assets to private individuals or companies, and who have relevant objects related to community / social and charitable activities.  

Please refer to the guidance notes for further information, if you have any queries contact us.

You can apply for a grant funding up to a maximum of £10,000. There are three categories of funding which can be supported. Each category has an upper limit, as follows: 

Funding cannot be requested for:

• Activities that started before the application being made.
• Items of equipment of a personal nature, or
• Repairs/improvements to premises
• Any payment of any type to committee members, directors, or trustees

A maximum of £10,000 can be requested.

Application forms are now available to download below - the closing date is 12pm, Friday 30 August 2024.

An application form should be completed. First time applicants should contact us before submitting, as they will be required to register with us beforehand. 

Please note, due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be processed. The responsibility is on the organisation to fully complete and submit the application on time. If you are unsure of about any section of the application, then please contact us to discuss further. 

If you would like any help or advice in completing the application form please email us at CommunityDevelopment@northlan.gov.uk 

Please also refer to the Application Guidance Note which is available to download below.

When we receive your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. Your application will then be checked to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and have supplied all necessary supporting information.

If you require any further information, advice or support, please email CommunityDevelopment@northlan.gov.uk

Alternatively, we are offering you the opportunity to sign up for one of our information and advice sessions.  The details of which are listed below:

From August 2024, all organisations who wish to apply for any community-focused funding will be required to register with us. The new registration form will be issued to all currently funded organisations. This should be completed and returned to us along with your application form (or sooner if you are able to).

On receipt, we will process your registration request and will issue you with your CVS registration number. This should be used in any communications with us, and inserted into future applications that you make.

Your registration will remain valid for a period of three years. However, you should notify us of any changes and email us annually with a copy of your accounts, which should be signed by an independent examiner or by your auditor.

First-time applicants should contact us to register before submitting any application.