Edinburgh Airport Community Fund Awards
Edinburgh Airport Community Fund has announced its first awards for 2025
The first round of the Edinburgh Airport Community Fund for 2025 has been awarded, it saw significant community engagement, with nearly £80,000 awarded to a diverse range of local projects.
- £78,591 awarded across 32 successful projects.
- 83 eligible applications (73% of total), a 6% increase from 2024.
Projects include: Inclusive Surfing Scotland (adapted wetsuits), Rannoch Community Centre (defibrillator), and The Froglife Trust (wildlife ponds).
For further details on the criteria for Round 2, which will be opening at the end of May 2025, Visit the Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
The fund was established to ensure local communities share in the success of Scotland’s busiest airport. It provides financial support to community groups and charities committed to improving opportunities, facilities, and services available to local people.
Objectives of the Fund
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- Offer meaningful support to local groups, organisations, and charities in communities impacted by Edinburgh Airport’s operations.
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- Make a positive difference to those who could benefit from additional funding and potential increased public exposure.
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- Fulfil the airport’s commitment to be a trusted neighbour that provides tangible benefits to its community.
Criteria for Funding
The fund will consider applications from Edinburgh, Falkirk, the Lothians, and Fife that support and reflect material issues and deliverables contained within one or more of the four pillars of Edinburgh Airport’s Greater Good sustainability strategy.
For details on how to apply see the website Edinburgh Airport Community Fund
Community Fund Annual Report 2024
Learn about Community Fund 2024 community projects and explore the initiatives that made a difference.