Scottish Borders Neighbourhood Support Fund 2026/2027

Scottish Borders Neighbourhood Support Fund 2026/2027
The Neighbourhood Support Fund (NSF) is designed to empower voluntary and community groups across the Scottish Borders to deliver community-based projects that have a positive impact on the lives of local residents.

From 2026/27, funding previously provided through the Federation of Village Hall Scheme has been brought into the Neighbourhood Support Fund. This change does not remove access to funding for village halls, who will continue to be eligible to apply for grant support through the NSF, including for emergencies, recognising the importance of small, rural communities accessing funding.
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System Only Fields
Managed Fund ID
Include the unique ID from the managed fund URL in Salesforce, see: https://d4j000000grruuak.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Managed_Fund__c/UNIQUE_ID/view
Record Type ID
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Organisation Details
Organisation
Provide your organisation’s full legal name as registered with OSCR, Companies House, or another relevant body. If you’re unsure, check your constitution or articles of association.
Organisation summary

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Legal structure
State your organisation’s legal status, such as SCIO, charity, company limited by guarantee, or unincorporated group. This helps us confirm eligibility.
Address

Provide the full street address where your organisation is based or registered.

Street Address Line 2

Name the town or village where your organisation is primarily based or delivers services.County

Provide the full postcode for your organisation’s main address.
Finances
Annual income
Total income received in your most recently completed financial year.
Current total funds
Combined balance across all organisational bank accounts as of today.
Restricted or designated funds
Portion of your current total funds that is legally or internally ring‑fenced.
Average annual operating costs
Typical yearly expenditure required to run your organisation.
Fundraising event income
Net income generated from events held on your behalf in the last 12 months.
Grant funding secured
Total value of all grants your organisation has been awarded and received from external funders in the past 12 months.
Upload a copy of latest set of approved accounts

Please upload a complete copy of your organisations financial accounts for the most recent full financial year. This should include your profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and any relevant notes.
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Contact Details
Name
Provide the full name of the person completing this application form on behalf of the organisation.
Role
State your position or role within the organisation (e.g. Administrator, Project Lead, Trustee).
Email
Provide an email address where we can contact you if we have questions about this application.
Telephone
Provide a phone number we can use to reach you directly if needed.Format: 00000000000.
How did you hear about us?
Let us know how you found out about this funding opportunity. This helps us improve our outreach.

Application Details
Project name
Provide a name that reflects the purpose or focus of your project. Keep it concise and meaningful.
Where is the project taking place?

Provide the full street address where your project is taking place.

Street Address Line 2

Name the town or village where your project is taking place.County

Provide the full postcode for your where your project is taking place.
Project start date

DayMonthYear
Indicate when you plan to begin delivering the project.
Project length
Specify how long the project will run.
Reason for application
Indicate whether the funding is to start something new, enhance an existing service, or keep a current service running.
Application summary

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Details of application

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Additional information

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Application success evidence

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Other supporting documents

Upload any additional documents that support your application but were not requested in previous sections. This may include letters of support, project plans, financial forecasts, partnership agreements, or any other relevant materials that strengthen your case for funding.
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Partnerships & Match Funding
Partnership working
Associated partners
List partner organisations or collaborations helping to delivery this project.
Partnership details

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Match funded
Match funding details

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Match funded amount
State the total amount of match funding secured or expected for this project, including if you intend to match from your own funds.

Staff & Volunteers
Number of full time staff.
Provide the number of full-time staff currently employed by your organisation.
Number of part time staff
Provide the number of part-time staff currently employed.
Number of volunteers
Provide the number of volunteers actively involved in your organisation.

Costs

The total of these costs must add up to the total amount requested, which cannot exceed £5000, therefore please ensure you complete at least one box.
Staff costs
Include salaries or fees for staff time directly related to delivering the project.
Capital costs
Include one-off costs to improve your facilities, purchases of equipment or assets that will be used long-term.
Accommodation costs
Include rent or venue hire costs for spaces used to deliver the project.
Equipment costs
Include costs for items needed to run the project (e.g. laptops, materials).
Utility costs
Include electricity, heating, internet, or other utility costs directly related to the project.
Event costs
Include costs for running events, workshops, or community sessions.
Training costs
Include training for staff or volunteers that supports project delivery.
Volunteer expenses
Include travel or other reimbursable expenses for volunteers.
Travel costs
Include travel costs for staff, volunteers, or participants.
Misc costs
Include any other relevant costs not listed above.
Maximum Award Amount Exceeded
The total amount being applied for can not exceed £5,000.
Amount requested
Amount requested (Salesforce)
Cost details

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Themes
Please select which one of the following priorities' is most appropriate for this project (refer to the fund guidance if you are unclear)
Theme 1 - Emergency Support - Rural Village Halls Only
Theme 2 - Where People Meet - Community Spaces
Theme 3 - Health & Wellbeing

Requirements
From below, please confirm that you meet all of the following requirements
Organisation bank account
Organisation based in Scottish Borders
Project delivered only within Scottish Borders
Upload at least 2 estimates/quotes for any items/services costing more than £1,000

Disclosure of Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA)
By applying, you consent to sharing your information with funding evaluators, partners, and relevant stakeholders for assessment and compliance purposes. While confidentiality is prioritised, some details may be disclosed as required by law or for reporting.

Disclosure of Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) Received

The Subsidy Control Act 2022 provides for a mechanism called Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) to allow authorities to provide grants that are considered small enough to support individual business without giving them an unfair advantage.

If a subsidy is being provided under this mechanism, it will be described as a “Minimal Financial Assistance Subsidy”. Minimal Financial Assistance can be provided in a number of different ways, including:
- A grant (this is the most common way to deliver MFA)
- A loan
- A guarantee
- A free or subsidised service
- Rates relief from local authorities
For further information you can follow this link:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/subsidy-control-guidance/pages/special-drawing-rights/

To comply with the UK Subsidy Control Act 2022, please complete the below section.
Has your organisation received any Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) subsidies (including grants, loans, or other public financial support) within the current and previous two financial years?
Details of MFA subsidies

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Declaration
Please ensure that the information contained in this application is correct, and that you are authorised to make the application on behalf of the named organisation and with whom it has been discussed. I understand that decisions made by the scoring panel are final.

By submitting your application, you agree to allow Borders Community Action to retain your organisational data on our database to process your application. You also agree to comply with all monitoring and evaluation requirements set out in the grant offer letter and to list your project on the ALISS database.

We will use the information you give us to help assess your application and administer any grant we award you. We may share copies of this information with individuals and organisations we consult when assessing these applications, monitoring and evaluating this fund. We may also use this information for our internal training purposes.

You can access our Data Protection Policy at:
https://borderstsi.org.uk/data-protection-policy/
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Scottish Borders Neighbourhood Support Fund 2026/2027

System Only Fields

Organisation Details

Finances

Contact Details

Application Details

Partnerships & Match Funding

Staff & Volunteers

Costs

Themes

Benefiting Groups

Benefiting Localities

Requirements

Disclosure of Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA)

Declaration