McMillan Highlights Bank of Scotland Foundation

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has today (Monday) highlighted that the Bank of Scotland Foundation first tranche of funding for 2012 is now open and charities have until Monday 16 January to send in their applications.　

Applications are accepted up to and including £20,000 for the Small Grants Programme and grants are awarded for one year only.

Since the Foundation was formed, over 200 charities supporting communities across Scotland have shared just over £1 million of funding through its Small Grants and Matched Giving programmes.

Mr. McMillan said:

"I would encourage local organisations and charities to consider making a submission to the Bank of Scotland Foundation.

"I know in 2011 over £55,000 was given to charities in West Scotland.

"Therefore, a grant of up to £20,000 is an ideal opportunity for charities to obtain much needed funding to allow them to continue or even expand their organisation."