Edinburgh Airport Grants

Edinburgh Airport Community Fund (Autumn 2026 round)

Edinburgh Airport

The Edinburgh Airport Community Fund helps local communities share in the success of Scotland's busiest airport. It gives grants to charities and community groups working to improve opportunities, facilities and services for local people. The Autumn 2026 round is open now and closes at 00:01 on 13 November 2026, so aim to submit by the end of 12 November. Your project must support one or more of the four pillars of the airport's Greater Good sustainability strategy. These are Zero Carbon, Enhancing Scotland, Scotland's Best Business and Trusted Neighbour. Priority goes to projects that help people living closest to the airport or most affected by aircraft noise and airport operations. Themes include climate action, cutting local environmental harm, biodiversity and rewilding, and local partnerships. They also include skills and jobs for disadvantaged people, support for vulnerable groups, and urgent cost-of-living help. The main fund pays up to £7,000. Gala days, Christmas events and local fairs can apply for up to £750. In some cases the Board may give up to £1,500 for cost-of-living support, such as items for foodbanks. Projects that leave a lasting, tangible impact, or could become self-sufficient, get special consideration. The fund will not pay for one-off costs, salaries, consultant fees, travel, utilities, stationery, IT equipment, perishable or single-use items, running costs or play park equipment. You can only receive funding once every two years, apart from gala and cost-of-living awards. The Board meets on 27 November 2026, and payments usually take about six weeks to process. Official source: https://corporate.edinburghairport.com/community/edinburgh-airport-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.