HomepageFundingFunding finderInvesting in Ideas Investing in Ideas Enabling organisations to develop ways of working that bring improvements to communities Tweet Print Area:ScotlandFunding size:£500 - £10,000Total available:£1 million each yearApplication deadline:See programme details What’s it all about? Investing in Ideas awards grants of £500 to £10,000 to organisations to enable them to think about, develop and test new ideas or improved ways of working that will bring real improvements to communities, and the lives of people most in need. There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time. What are we looking for? Investing in Ideas will fund groups and organisations of all sizes to improve their skills and knowledge to: think differently about how a service is delivered, and help them to design and test new projects or better ways of working. All projects must achieve one of more of the following outcomes: People have better chances in life Communities are safer, stronger and more able to work together to tackle inequalities People have better and more sustainable services and environments People and communities are healthier. Who can apply? Voluntary or community sector groups Social enterprises Charities Health bodies Companies limited by guarantee (non-profit making) Local authorities or community councils. What can you apply for? Applications can include requests to fund: market research and business planning feasibility studies, technical reports and scheme design studies exchange visits in the UK to see how other projects work community consultation professional advice training for your committee. Related Documents Investing in Ideas Application form (PDF 749KB)Investing in Ideas End of grant report (doc 53KB)Investing in Ideas Guidance notes (PDF 325KB)Investing in Ideas Scoring guidance (PDF 52KB)Guide to choosing consultant (PDF 135KB) TagsOrganisation TypesVoluntary or community organisation Public sector organisation
Area:ScotlandFunding size:£500 - £10,000Total available:£1 million each yearApplication deadline:See programme details What’s it all about? Investing in Ideas awards grants of £500 to £10,000 to organisations to enable them to think about, develop and test new ideas or improved ways of working that will bring real improvements to communities, and the lives of people most in need. There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time. What are we looking for? Investing in Ideas will fund groups and organisations of all sizes to improve their skills and knowledge to: think differently about how a service is delivered, and help them to design and test new projects or better ways of working. All projects must achieve one of more of the following outcomes: People have better chances in life Communities are safer, stronger and more able to work together to tackle inequalities People have better and more sustainable services and environments People and communities are healthier. Who can apply? Voluntary or community sector groups Social enterprises Charities Health bodies Companies limited by guarantee (non-profit making) Local authorities or community councils. What can you apply for? Applications can include requests to fund: market research and business planning feasibility studies, technical reports and scheme design studies exchange visits in the UK to see how other projects work community consultation professional advice training for your committee. Related Documents Investing in Ideas Application form (PDF 749KB)Investing in Ideas End of grant report (doc 53KB)Investing in Ideas Guidance notes (PDF 325KB)Investing in Ideas Scoring guidance (PDF 52KB)Guide to choosing consultant (PDF 135KB) TagsOrganisation TypesVoluntary or community organisation Public sector organisation