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North community groups urged to apply for share of Scotmid funding


By Alan Beresford

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SCOTMID is inviting community groups and charities in the north of Scotland to apply for up to £15,000 through their Community Connect initiative.

Up to £15,000 in funding is up for grabs in the latest round of the Scotmid Community Connect Fund.
Up to £15,000 in funding is up for grabs in the latest round of the Scotmid Community Connect Fund.

Applicants must be an established good cause group or charity or part of a new group who have an idea which will enhance their local community.

The grocery chain are looking for applications which: Benefit the local community centred around Scotmid or Semichem stores; Have the greatest possible benefit to their community; Are scheduled to be completed within 24 months of the award date.

Three good cause groups from each region will receive an award of up to £15,000, with Scotmid members voting on how much each group should get. The group with the most votes receives £15,000 and the two runner-ups are awarded £5000.

Three groups will be shortlisted, and the amount awarded to each will depend on votes cast by Scotmid members. The deadline for applications is Thursday, March 3, 2022.

For more information and to apply for an award, visit https://scotmid.coop/community-connect-application-2022-cycle/

To find out more about funding available from Scotmid, email membership@scotmid.co.uk



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