Community Grants

The Destination Tweed Community Grants Scheme was launched to support projects based within 2 km of the River Tweed (or within 2 km of links to Biggar and Moffat) which have a connection to the River Tweed and its Nature, History and Stories.

If you are planning a community project that aligns with our specified grant outcomes as set out below, we’d love to hear from you! We recommend that you get in touch to discuss your project with us before applying; please email us at info@destinationtweed.org.

The fourth and final deadline for applications to this fund will be on Wednesday 11th of June 2025.

Community Grants is led by Tweed Forum.

Scott's View looking out to the Eildon hills. Credit: Airborne Lens.

What is the aim of the Community Grants Scheme?

The aim of the Community Grants Scheme is to support local groups and organisations in delivering projects that make the Tweed catchment a great place to live, work and visit.

Grants are available to projects with a connection to the River Tweed and its Nature, History and Stories. These are the themes of the Destination Tweed Community Grants Scheme.

You must demonstrate that receiving funding from the Community Grants Scheme will deliver activities that support at least one of our grant outcomes below, while aligning with at least one of our themes of Nature, History and Stories. Projects are not expected to meet all outcomes, and applications for projects with a strong, clear focus on one or two outcomes are more likely to be assessed favourably than projects that meet all four outcomes only loosely.

The three bridges at Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Credit: Airborne Lens.

Grant outcomes:

The nature and biodiversity of the River Tweed* and its environs will be enhanced , better understood, enjoyed and/or promoted;
More people, and a wider range of people, will have had increased access to the outdoors and opportunities to engage with the River Tweed* and its environs;
The history and prehistory of the River Tweed* and its environs and communities will be better understood by a wider range of people, and the area’s historic sites and monuments will be in a better condition and/or better maintained;
The stories, culture and traditions of the River Tweed* and its environs and communities will be highlighted, preserved and/or shared.

*For projects within the eligible areas from Moffat northwards, and from Biggar eastwards along the Biggar Water, projects should align with the themes and outcomes as applicable to the local area, i.e. without requirement for specific links to the River Tweed.

How much can I apply for?

Our minimum grant amount is £1,000, and our maximum is £10,000. Our grant should represent at least 10% of your project costs.

You can potentially apply more than once, with no less than 12 months between applications, however this is dependent on available funds and therefore should not be relied upon.

Any previous projects funded by this Community Grants Scheme must be completed before you apply again.

Application timetable

The fourth and final deadline for applications to this fund will be on Wednesday 11th of June 2025.

Who can I contact for help?

Please contact info@destinationtweed.org for guidance and advice on the application process. We advise you to discuss your project with the Destination Tweed team in advance of applying, to ensure that your project is eligible.

How do I apply?

Please download the application form below. You will also find guidance notes, examples of the kind of projects and activities that we are keen to support and a map showing eligible geographic areas.