Minor Improvements Fund
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The fund is now open for applications.
The Minor Improvement Fund, part of the City Centre Improvement Grant Fund helps organisations and communities in Glasgow make small improvements to the city. The fund is designed to support projects that will have a positive effect on the city centre by making it more attractive and welcoming.
The fund will support projects that:
- Help reduce visual or physical damage in the area
- Help reduce anti-social behaviour
- Encourage a stronger sense of community
- Increase foot traffic
- Support small green spaces
- Have additional funding from other sources
Projects will be judged on how well they meet these goals. Applications need to show how the project aligns with the City Centre Strategy 2024-2030. The maximum grant available is £20,000.
Make sure to read the City Centre Improvement Grant Fund Guidance before applying for more details.
Who Can Apply
This fund is for projects within the city centre. Check the Map to see if your project qualifies.
We accept applications from both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including social enterprises, cultural groups, community councils, and other recognised organisations.
If you or your organisation already have funding for other projects, you need to mention that in your application. Each applicant can only receive funding once every 12 months.
If you have other funding in place for your project, that will be viewed positively. If your project is part of a larger initiative, the grant will only be awarded once all funding is secured.
Be sure to read the City Centre Improvement Grant Fund Guidance before applying for more details.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application at the top of this page. After applying, you'll get a copy of your application as confirmation and will be contacted within 5 working days.
If you need to fill out a paper application, please complete the Minor Improvements Application Form (Postal) and post to:
City Centre Strategy Team
Glasgow City Council
231 George Street
Glasgow G1 1RX
Checklist
Below is a checklist of the information you will need to provide as part of your application:
- Detailed outline of your project
- Details of how your project will provide a place-based benefit and improve the city centre
- Details of how your project will engage the community and the public, including through social media
- Any other funding you will be receiving (if applicable)
- Project start date
- Landowners/property owners details (you must attach a copy of their agreement for this project)
- Details of how you incorporated the relevant Health and Safety regulations
- Details of your formal relationship with the intended suppliers (if applicable).
Related Content
Articles
Documents
- City Centre Improvement Grant Fund Guidance (PDF, 849 KB)
- Glasgow City Centre Boundary Map (PDF, 467 KB)
- Meanwhile Use Application Form (Postal) (Word doc, 235 KB)(opens new window)
- Minor Improvements Application Form (Postal) (Word doc, 249 KB)(opens new window)
Please note word documents will download to your download folder on your computer.
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