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Grant Awards Programme (GAP)

What is the purpose of Grant Award Programme (GAP)?

We provide annual funding through the Grant Awards Programme to community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations contributing to the North Lanarkshire Partnership. We publish examples of these projects and further information in our Community Priorities section.

Who can apply?

To apply you must be a: 

  • Community and Voluntary Sector organisation operating in North Lanarkshire inclusive of registered charities and Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations.
  • Company Limited by Guarantee / Social Enterprise or Community Interest Company (CIC) who are asset locked/not for profit with a board of directors elected by members (who predominately reside in North Lanarkshire) and have a minimum membership of 20 individuals and must have a dissolution/winding up clause which does not transfer any assets to private individuals or companies, and who have relevant objects related to community / social and charitable activities.  

if you have any queries please contact us.

What can be funded?

You can apply for a grant funding up to a maximum of £10,000. There are three categories of funding which can be supported. Each category has an upper limit:

CategoryLimit Value
1.  Facilities/Property CostsUp to 25% of maximum awardUp to £2,500
2.  Employee Costs (Staffing and Volunteer Costs)Up to 25% of maximum awardUp to £2,500
3.  Project and Activity CostsUp to 100% of maximum awardUp to £10,000

What can't be funded?

Funding cannot be requested for:

  • Activities that started before the application being made.
  • Items of equipment of a personal nature, or
  • Repairs/improvements to premises
  • Any payment of any type to committee members, directors, or trustees
  • Food
  • Large pieces of equipment (small pieces of equipment £100 or less only)
  • IT equipment

How much can be applied for?

A maximum of £10,000 can be requested.

Further information

If you require any further information, advice or support, please email grantawardsprogramme@northlan.gov.uk

Page last updated:
31 May 2026

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