Scottish Community Projects Fund

Established by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, the Scottish Community Projects Fund aims to involve local communities in the design, use and management of buildings and spaces that they use.

What is the funding for?
The Fund awards grants to community projects that need to employ an architect or other professional to prepare a feasibility study for buildings or environmental improvement projects, or projects that will encourage employment in the locality. Examples of projects funded could be, community centres, local employment workshops, facilities for the elderly and the re-use of derelict or unused ground. The aim is to involve local people in the business processes related to buildings and environmental improvements.

How much money is available?
Grants are available for up to half of the cost of a feasibility study, with a maximum of £2,000 inclusive of VAT.

Who can apply?
Community led organisations who are representative and properly constituted. The proposed project must provide wide ranging benefit to the community.

When to apply
At any time.

How to apply
Application forms and further information are available from the website

or contact: Charlene Byrne
tel:: 0131 229 7545
email: cbyrne@rias.org.uk

The Scottish Community Projects Fund, The Royal Incorporation of Architects
in Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE.

Key words:architects, professional support, buildings, environmental improvements, employment, feasibility studies.