We plan to provide an update for Grant Awards Programme funding round 2026/2027 early September 2025.
For more information or advice, please email grantawardprogramme@northlan.gov.uk
This is discretionary funding for community and voluntary organisations operating in North Lanarkshire.
We plan to provide an update for Grant Awards Programme funding round 2026/2027 early September 2025.
For more information or advice, please email grantawardprogramme@northlan.gov.uk
We provide annual funding through the Grant Awards Programme to community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations contributing to the North Lanarkshire Partnership – Local Outcomes Improvement Plans and other important areas of work identified by the council and/or Community Planning Partnership such as The Plan for North Lanarkshire and other council and partnership strategies, policies and plans.
Additional useful information can also be found on the partnership section of Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire website and within the Community and Voluntary Sector Strategy for North Lanarkshire (2022 – 2025)
However, please note that more points will be awarded during scoring for direct contributions to our LOIPs priorities or cross-cutting priorities, which are: tackling poverty, digital inclusion, mental health and well-being and young people.
To apply you must be a:
Please refer to the guidance notes for further information, if you have any queries contact us.
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, as follows:
Category | Limit | Value |
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1. Facilities/Property Costs | Up to 25% of maximum award | Up to £2,500 |
2. Employee Costs (Staffing and Volunteer Costs) | Up to 25% of maximum award | Up to £2,500 |
3. Project and Activity Costs | Up to 100% of maximum award | Up to £10,000 |
Funding cannot be requested for:
A maximum of £10,000 can be requested.
An update will be confirmed early September 2025.
An application form should be completed.
Any Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) organisation who wish to apply for any community focused grant from North Lanarkshire council will need to register with us in the first instance. First time applicants should contact us to register before submitting any application.
Email: grantawardprogramme@northlan.gov.uk
The responsibility is on the organisation to fully complete and submit the application on time. If you are unsure about any section of the application, then please contact us to discuss further.
If you would like any help or advice in completing the application form please email us at grantawardprogramme@northlan.gov.uk
When we receive your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. Your application will then be reviewed, and an assessment officer will be allocated.
The officer will contact you directly to arrange the assessment meeting.
If you require any further information, advice or support, please email grantawardprogramme@northlan.gov.uk
We are offering you the opportunity to sign up for one of our information and advice sessions. The details of which are listed below:
Date | Venue | Time |
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Monday 1st September 2025 | Pat Cullinan Community Centre, Motherwell | 2pm - 4pm |
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 | On-Line Teams Meeting | 6pm - 8pm |
Friday 5th September 2025 | Coatbridge Community Centre, Coatbridge | 10am - 12pm |
Tuesday 9th September 2025 | Jim Foley Community Centre, Wishaw | 10am - 12pm |
Wednesday 10th September 2025 | Muirfield Community Centre, Cumbernauld | 2pm - 4pm |
Thursday 11th September 2025 | On-Line Teams Meeting | 6pm - 8pm |
If you would like to book a place, please email grantawardprogramme@northlan.gov.uk to confirm the session you wish to attend.
From August 2024, all organisations who wish to apply for any community-focused funding will be required to register with us.
On receipt, we will process your registration request and will issue you with your CVS registration number. This should be used in any communications with us, and inserted into future applications you make.
Your registration will remain valid for three years. However, you should notify us of any changes and email us annually with a copy of your accounts, which should be signed by an independent examiner or by your auditor.
First-time applicants should contact us to register before submitting any application.
Page last updated:
22 Aug 2025