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  • Ethnic Minority Development Fund

    Created: 12/02/2024
    News/Events Category: Funding and Finance


    The Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF), developed in partnership between CEMVO Scotland and The National Lottery Community Fund, is now available to any ethnic minority-led voluntary or community organisation in Scotland. 

    Organisations interested in applying to the EMDF will be required to submit an application that must do at least one of the following:

    • Bring ethnic minority people together and build strong relationships across communities
    • Help more ethnic minority people to be the best they can be, by supporting them as soon as possible
    • Improve places and spaces that matter to ethnic minority communities

    Organisations can apply for a minimum of £500 and up to a maximum of £15,000 for their project idea.

    Who can apply

    You can apply if your organisation is:

    • An unregistered voluntary or community organisation
    • A not for profit company
    • A registered charity (unincorporated)
    • A charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO)
    • A community interest company (CIC)
    • A faith-based group (like a mosque, gurdwara, temple, church, synagogue etc.)

    How to apply

    Click here to find out more and access the application form. 

    For more information please contact CEMVO Scotland directly, CEMVO Scotland – Strengthening Communities Tackling Inequalities for more information. 

    The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 15 April 2024. 



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