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Ethnic minority-led organisations in Scotland can apply for grants of between £500 and £15,000 to foster community cohesion, empower individuals, and enhance spaces significant to ethnic minority communities.

The funding is being made available through the Ethnic Minority Development Fund, a partnership between CEMVO Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund.

Eligible organisations must have at least 60% representation of people from an ethnic minority background in leadership roles and an annual income of £100,000 or less.

The type of organisations eligible to apply are:

• Unregistered voluntary or community organisations
• Constituted groups or clubs
• Not for profit companies
• Registered charities
• Charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO) 
• Community interest company (CIC) 

The fund supports projects that bring ethnic minority people together, support them to achieve their potential, and improve places and spaces that matter to these communities. ​

The closing date for applications is the 14^th April 2025.

CEMVO Scotland is inviting potential applicants to attend one of the funding support sessions.  These are being held on:

• Monday 17th of March at 10:00am
• Tuesday 1st of April at 10:00

More information is available by clicking on the link below.

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