Funding opportunities

BAVS is responsible for holding and distributing funding to support various community initiatives and projects. Our organisation is committed to ensuring that these funds are allocated efficiently to address the needs and priorities of our community.

On this page, you will find detailed information about the funding currently available, including eligibility criteria, application processes, and deadlines. By providing this information, we aim to facilitate access to financial resources that can empower individuals and groups to make meaningful contributions to our community's development and well-being.

BCCF Environmental Legacy Fund

This award scheme aims to enhance sustainable development in Berwickshire, with a particular focus on environmental and community development. To be considered, the proposed project must fall into one of the following categories:

1. Community based recycling, re-use, waste reduction and carbon reduction.

2. To provide, maintain or improve a public park or other public amenity.

3. The conservation or promotion of biological diversity through the provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat or the maintenance or recovery of a species in its natural habitat.

4. The maintenance, repair or restoration of a building, other structure or a site of archaeological interest which is a place of religious worship, or a site of historic or architectural or archaeological interest and is open to the public.

Note – any work considered to be the responsibility of a statutory authority is ineligible.

Funding requests between £1,000 and £5,000 welcomed.

This funding is awarded twice throughout the year. Deadlines for applications are 1st August and 1st February.

For further information please access the guidance notes. If your project meets the objectives in the guidance notes please fill in the application form and return to aboutberwickshire@bavs.org.uk

Micro-grants

In partnership with Duns Rotary and Berwickshire Housing Association, Bavs is distributing micro-grants of up to £150.

These grants are designed to support individuals and groups in starting new activities or sustaining ongoing activities in our community.

Whether you are looking to kick-start a fresh initiative or need assistance to keep your current projects running, these micro-grants offer a valuable opportunity.

Awards are made monthly at the Bavs Board meeting - forms should be submitted by the third Wednesday of the month.

To apply, simply fill out the application form. If you have any questions of would like support, please email aboutberwickshire@bavs.org.uk

Don’t miss this chance to make a positive impact in your community!