Community Led Local Development Fund (CLLD)
Two new funds
Two new funds have just been launched by the Scottish Borders Local Action Group (LAG). This group is made up of local people and local organisations from the private, public and third sectors dedicated to try and improve lives for Borders residents.
All grants must be spent by 28th Feb 2026. Both grant schemes are anticipated to have no more than 2 funding rounds with closing dates of Wed 25th June and Wed 30th July 2025.
Grants of up to £25,000 are available but the applicant needs to offer a monetary contribution (match funding) for all grants. Projects must contribute to one of the four priority themes of:
- Net-Zero/Climate Crisis
- Social Inclusion/ Improving Services for the Public
- Growing the Economy
- Poverty Alleviation (especially for Children/Young People and their families).
Who is eligible?
All grants are open to Small/Micro Businesses, Private Sector/Enterprise Organisations or Third Sector/Community and Voluntary organisations.
The Supporting Innovation Fund is for applicants looking to transform their organisation and needing funding to carry out feasibility studies on their plans. Examples could be an organisation wanting specialist research into a new business idea or a voluntary organisation requiring a study of how to transform their services.
The Capital Development Fund offers funding for improvements and new developments to business or community premises, Examples include renewable energy projects (solar panels and/or batteries), projects supporting greater facilities for people with disabilities or purchase of equipment to allow an organisation to develop its enterprising activities.
More information
For more information on the process or further guidance, please download this guidance document.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the Community Led Local Development Fund or Local Action Group, you can get in touch with one of our Officers by emailing clldgrants@scotborders.gov.uk.