Community Grants Fund

Liberton and Gilmerton

The total available for Liberton and Gilmerton Community Grants Fund (CGF) in 2025/26 is £26,451.

Application and guidance 

You can find the fund guidance and application form below. Please read the guidance before applying.

Download the Community Grants Fund guidance and application form 

Apply for a grant

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Awards made in 2024-25

  • Edinburgh South Cricket Club:  Awarded £2376 to develop cricket coaching for girls ages 8 to 11. 
  • Volunteering Matters: Awarded £365 to develop volunteers to work with families experiencing hardship. 
  • Bethany Christian Trust: Awarded £1980 to support a woman’s reading group aimed at attendees for whom English is a second language. 
  • Inch Park Community Sports Hub: Awarded £3940 to support an activity programme for young people aimed at reducing isolation. 
  • The Liberton Association: Awarded £450 for resources and materials to promote the group and local history of the area. 
  • Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre: Awarded £2050 to support intergenerational activities for families and young people at Christmas. 
  • Gracemount Mansion Development Trust: Awarded £3060 to provide office and kitchen equipment for the mansion building. 
  • Gilmerton Community Centre: Awarded £3280 to support a community garden project. 
  • Bridgend Farmhouse: Awarded £1210 to support cost of living advice sessions and community meals. 
  • Inch Community Association: Awarded £3960 to support a programme of support and activities for older people at risk of isolation. 
  • Gracemount Community Church: Awarded £3375 to set up a ‘far from home’ project. 
  • Edinburgh Rays Baseball: Awarded £405 to provide equipment for a new community baseball team.