£eith Chooses 2023/2024 is still open for applications but the window of time closes on 10th October, so NOW is the time to get your application in! Even if it’s not 100% finished & refined, you should get it in by the deadline, and ask for help from the Steering Group to tie up some of the loose ends, if needed.

There is £52,000 available for projects of up to £5,000 each. Yours could be one of the 10-12 projects that get funded!

The theme for £eith Chooses 2023/2024 is – yes, we know Glasgow thought of it first-

How to apply

• Reflect on the 2023-2024 Theme: People Make Leith
• Think about what kind of project your organisation would like to offer to the community, within this theme
• Download and read the 2023-2024 Application Form and Guidance Notes
  • These are available below in DOCX format (for modern word-processors), DOC format (for older word-processors) and PDF (Adobe Acrobat, Apple Preview etc) formats.
• Formulate your community project and calculate budget 
• Consult partners, if appropriate. Remember that two or more groups may form a partnership, to best deliver a project that meets the theme.
• Seek support with your application from the £eithChooses team, if you want
• Write and submit application

2023-2024 Application Form and Guidance Notes

Timeline

• Applications –  closes 10 October 2023 (any extensions will be announced at the time)
• Support available – Email in to ask for further information, to run your plans past the Steering Group or to ask for personalised support ( by visit or online meeting). Contact:   leithchooses@edinburgh.gov.uk
• Project Gallery available to view online – from 4 January 2024
• Voting – online 22 January to 4 February 2023, plus an in-person voting day (27 January)
• Results Announced – early February 2024
• Funds Disbursed  – on or before 1 April 2024

Contact can be made via: leithchooses@edinburgh.gov.uk