Can Do Community Challenge Fund launched
Published: Tuesday 1 August 2023

The Can Do Community Challenge Fund has now been launched to support eligible organisations, including community councils.
Community organisations can now apply to the council for grants of up to £10,000 to assist with revenue, capital funding, or a combination of both.
The fund aims to help communities shine and demonstrate their "Can Do" spirit.
Made possible through a total of £200,000 in council investment funds, the fund aims to address specific community needs identified through consultation with local communities.
To apply, interested groups can access the online portal for community funds below where registration can be completed.
All applications that meet the criteria, will be moved to the next stage where they will be reviewed. Decisions will then be made at the appropriate council area committee with the successful applicants being notified thereafter.
Closing date for applications is 31 January 2024.
For any enquiries or if you are looking for further information, please contact the Community Engagement Team at communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or call 0303 123 1017.
Please note that while we can support local communities across South Lanarkshire, this particular fund is not available for priority urban neighbourhoods, as they have access to their own participatory budgeting funds.
More information on our local priority areas can be found by going to the Community Planning website.
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