A good place to start is the How to Apply section on this website. Once you had read through the information, complete the pre application form for the grant programme you are interested in. A member of the Development Team will contact you about your proposal and offer further advice and support as necessary. We may suggest an advice surgery if you have not applied to HLF before, are applying from a priority area, or if the project is complex.
Advice surgeries are available in Edinburgh on the last Wednesday of each month and by arrangement in priority areas
Surgery dates:
The final Edinburgh surgery of 2008 will take place on:
Surgery dates for 2009 will be published shortly
Information about Lottery Funding and help notes on subjects such as budgeting and planning your project can be found on the Lottery Funding website
Help with Funding
Further information on other sources of funding with links to other funders can be found here
Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) offer funding advice and access to funding software. Find your local CVS
Some local authorities employ External Funding Officers - contact your Local Authority or check on their website