Expressions of Interest (EOI)
We currently have two active funds open to support projects.
Community Led Local Development Fund
Grants of up to £25,000 are available via the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funds and are open to Small/Micro Businesses, Private Sector, Enterprise Organisations, Third Sector and Community and Voluntary organisations.
For other proposals, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) if you have a project you are seeking funding for, so it can be considered for our future funding pipeline.
Please note:
To submit an EOI, your project must be fully developed, with:
- a completed project idea
- an established budget
- All appropriate permissions in place, or an appropriate plan and timeline to approach them; this includes landowner permissions or leases.
If you have any questions or comments regarding EOI process, you can get in touch by emailing eoi@scotborders.gov.uk.
Local Place Plan Support
Communities in the Scottish Borders can now access up to £40,000 in funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025-26 to support their development of Local Place Plans. For more information see our Funding available for Local Place Plans page. Expressions will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
For other proposals, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) if you have a project you are seeking funding for, so it can be considered for our future funding pipeline.
Please note:
To submit an EOI, your project must be fully developed, with:
- a completed project idea
- an established budget
- All appropriate permissions in place, or an appropriate plan and timeline to approach them; this includes landowner permissions or leases.
If you have any questions or comments regarding EOI process, you can get in touch by emailing eoi@scotborders.gov.uk.