Expressions of Interest (EOI)
We currently have two active funds open to support projects.
Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund
The Scottish Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund 2025-2026 has approximately £130k which is being allocated to community-led projects this financial year 2025/26. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Friday 29 August. View our full Call for Projects.
Local Place Plan Support
Communities in the Scottish Borders can now access up to £40k in funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/2026 to support their development of Local Place Plans. For more information see Funding Available for Local Place Plans. Expressions will be considered on a first come first serve 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 with one of our Officers by emailing eoi@scotborders.gov.uk.