Grants for community groups
Place-Based Investment Programme (PBIP)
The Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) is a Scottish Government capital grant fund delivered in partnership with Midlothian Council. It supports community-led capital projects that align with local Neighbourhood Plans, Place Plans, community engagement activity or through other community led regeneration work. Midlothian Council’s allocation for 2025/2026 will be £291,276.
Who can apply?
Applications are welcome from community groups and public sector organisations including charities, Housing Associations, Health and Social Care Partnerships and Council services. The applicant must be able to demonstrate support for their initiative by people in the local area. Applicant organisations should have a bank account and should be a constituted organisation with a nominated signatory for proceeding with funding awards.
How can I apply?
Please make sure you read the guidance in line with completing the application form.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 19 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Midlothian Council Small Grant Fund
We regret that as part of its budget savings, Midlothian Council has withdrawn its small grant funding programme. Unfortunately, as a result, we can no longer consider applications.
Other funding
- Funding Scotland provides information on over 1200 funds which support Scottish projects including charities, community groups and social enterprises
- SCVO also provides information on funding at: Funding (scvo.scot)