These grants from Glasgow City Council help cover the costs of minor improvements that will enhance the look and feel of properties in the city centre.

Examples of minor improvements include:

• minor repair works
• creating and improving small green spaces
• creating and improving areas to play and learn
• measures to:
  • reduce anti-social behaviour
  • increase footfall
  • prevent areas from being spoiled or damaged

The grants are offered as part of the Glasgow City Centre Improvement Grant Fund.

Any organisation based within the Glasgow city centre boundaries can apply, including:

• businesses
• social enterprises
• creative and cultural groups
• community councils
• any constituted organisations   

The grants cannot be used to fund:

• political projects or election campaigns
• day-to-day costs
• prizes or competitions
• staff costs
• projects that would be more appropriately funded from other sources

You can only apply to this fund once in any 12-month period.

The grant will cover up to 100% of the eligible costs of a project, to a maximum of £20,000. You'll need to cover any additional costs through other sources.

You'll discuss and agree with Glasgow City Council how the grant will be paid during the approval process.

Any organisation based within the Glasgow city centre boundaries.

After you apply, you'll receive a copy of your application as confirmation. You'll then be contacted directly within 20 working days.

If you are applying to this fund as part of a larger funding package for your project, you must have the other funding in place before you apply for this grant.

You can only apply to this fund once in any 12-month period.

Visit the Glasgow City Council website for more information and to apply.