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Grants for Community Recycling, Biodiversity & Public Amenity Projects (Scotland)

Not-for-profit organisations such as registered charities, community councils, community groups and local authorities can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £40,000 to fund community recycling and biodiversity projects as well as improvements to public amenities, parks and historic buildings.

The funding can be used to cover the costs of:

  • contractors
  • materials
  • capital items
  • small items of equipment

For Public Amenity, Biodiversity and Historic Building projects must be within 10 miles of any landfill site or transfer station (not just FCC Environment sites).  Please use the localtio checker below.

The funding is being made available through the FCC Scottish Action Fund.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 19 November 2025.

 

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8th September 2025