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mygov.scot is the Scottish Government's digital platform providing access to public services and information for people living in Scotland. It serves as a central portal for citizens to access government services, guidance, and support across various areas including benefits, housing, employment, and more.
Funding Opportunities
Community Assets Knowledge Exchange grant
The Community Assets Knowledge Exchange grant provides financial support to community organisations in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. This grant program supports training and learning activities specifically related to the ownership and management of community assets including land and buildings. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to fund training and learning needs associated with owning or wishing to own land or buildings in the Highlands and Islands. The program is administered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and requires applicants to be constituted community organisations operating in the Highlands and Islands region. This funding opportunity supports community asset development by building the capacity and knowledge of local organisations managing community-owned assets.
Home Energy Scotland grant and loan
The Home Energy Scotland grant and loan program provides financial support to homeowners in Scotland for making energy efficiency improvements and installing clean heating systems. Homeowners can receive up to £15,000 as a grant that does not need to be repaid, with up to £7,500 available for energy efficiency improvements like insulation and up to £7,500 for clean heating systems such as heat pumps. Rural households can apply for an additional £1,500 for energy efficiency improvements and up to £1,500 extra for clean heating systems. The program also offers interest-free loans to cover additional costs. Eligible improvements must be recommended in the home's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Home Energy Improvement Report, or Home Renewable Selector Report. The program is administered by Home Energy Scotland and is funded by the Scottish Government.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) provides financial support to young people aged 16 to 19 who want to continue their education. The allowance is designed to help students stay in learning by providing weekly financial assistance. Students receive £30 per week during the academic year, provided they meet their agreed attendance requirements as outlined in their learning agreement or action plan. Each academic year, students must apply to their local council or college for EMA and complete a learning agreement. Payment is conditional upon meeting the attendance requirements specified in the learning agreement.
Private Water Supply Grant
The Private Water Supply Grant provides up to £800 per property to improve private water supplies in Scotland. The grant can be used to make improvements such as installing treatment systems, replacing lead pipes, and putting in new water tanks. The program is administered by local councils on behalf of Scottish Ministers. To be eligible, the private water supply must be the main or sole source of drinking water and must need improvement to make it safe. Local councils may provide additional funding for applicants with low incomes. The grant cannot be used for ongoing maintenance costs or to connect to the mains water network.
Dental Student Support Grant (DSSG)
The Dental Student Support Grant (DSSG) provides financial support to dental students in Scotland to help with study costs. The grant offers £4,000 per year and aims to address the shortage of NHS dentists in Scotland. Recipients must commit to working for NHS Scotland after graduation as a dentist, with the commitment period matching the number of years grant funding was received. For example, if a student receives the grant for 4 years, they must work for NHS Scotland for 4 years, with at least 80% of their earnings coming from NHS Scotland during this period. The commitment period must begin no later than 14 months after graduation and must be continuous. Vocational Training (VT) or Vocational Dental Practitioner (VDP) training in Scotland counts towards the NHS tie-in period. If recipients do not fulfill the work commitment or withdraw from their course early, they may be required to repay some or all of the grant received.
Young Carer Grant
Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £390.25 for young carers in Scotland. This grant supports young people aged 16 to 19 who are providing care for others. To be eligible, applicants must be caring for 1, 2, or 3 people for an average of 16 hours per week for at least the last 3 months. Recipients can use the grant for personal expenses like clothing, driving lessons, or holidays - no reporting on expenditure is required. Young Carer Grant can be claimed once per year until the recipient turns 20, with a mandatory one-year gap between applications. Applicants must wait at least one full year between applications or their claim will be rejected.
Scottish Welfare Fund Crisis Grant
The Crisis Grant is a part of the Scottish Welfare Fund that provides emergency financial assistance to individuals and families on low incomes facing unexpected crises. This grant helps cover immediate costs of emergencies such as food, heating, essential household items, or costs associated with situations like fires, floods, domestic abuse, or gaps in income due to work changes. The grant is administered by local Scottish councils and provides one-off payments to help people manage during crisis situations. Applications are processed quickly, typically within 2 working days, though processing times may vary by council. The fund is designed to provide short-term emergency support rather than long-term income assistance.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 7
- Active Now
- 7
- Source Domain
- mygov.scot
Catalog Data
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