Scotland announces more than £30 million for community projects
Scotland’s government says its new Scotland Together Fund will provide more than £30 million over three years from 2027/28 to grassroots groups working on poverty, disadvantage and racism.
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First Minister John Swinney announced the Scotland Together Fund on 17 October. The Scottish Government says the new programme will distribute more than £30 million over the next three years among projects and services tackling poverty and inequality in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities. Support is due to begin in 2027/28.
The fund is intended for grassroots organisations working in communities affected by poverty, disadvantage and racism. The government says multi-year support is meant to improve living standards and help communities become more resilient. The announcement says the fund is still being designed and gives no details on how organisations will be selected, when allocations will be made or what application rules will apply.
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Scotland Together Fund
Elements announced by the Scottish Government on 17 October 2026.
| Total funding | More than £30 million over three years | 30000000 | 3 |
| Planned start | 2027/28 | - | - |
| Intended recipients | Grassroots organisations working on poverty, disadvantage and racism | - | - |
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The table restates the announced amount and scope. The government says the fund is still being designed.
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