Neighbourhood Support Fund

The Neighbourhood Support Fund is open in all localities.

The Neighbourhood Support Fund helps voluntary and community groups with their community-based projects. If you’re planning a project that strengthens communities and positively impacts people in the Scottish Borders, this fund is for you.

The Neighbourhood Support Fund is operated in line with the principles of best practice and our Code of Practice for Following the Public Pound.

Who can apply?

Voluntary and community groups active in their communities.

Application process

1. Find your locality: Use the links provided above to find the appropriate locality fund for your project.
2. Check criteria: Read the guidance notes for your locality to make sure your project meets the criteria of the fund.
3. Prepare your documents: Ensure you have all necessary supporting documents ready before you begin to apply.
4. Draft your application: Use the button at the bottom of this page to view the application questions and prepare your answers before starting.  
5. Submit online: Submit your application via the online form (excluding Berwickshire). The online form helps us process your application faster.
6. Assessment: Your application will be considered by your locality’s assessment panel and a funding recommendation will be presented to your locality’s Area Partnership for decision.

If you’ve received a grant from us before, please complete your grant evaluation form before applying again, unless your project is still being delivered using the grant funds.

Locality overview

“Current balance” is updated after each Area Partnership meeting and does not account for pending applications.

* Please see the Teviot and Liddesdale webpage to confirm how much is available in each of its Community Council wards.

Need Help?

If you need assistance with the online form or have any questions about the application process, contact the Communities and Partnerships team, below