The Bright Start Breakfasts fund will build on existing levels of breakfast provision and expand access to breakfast clubs across Scotland to primary school children and children who attend special schools.
Funding will support existing breakfast clubs to expand their provision, as well as support the establishment of new breakfast clubs where needed in the 2025/26 academic year. Funding will be prioritised to areas where access to a breakfast club is needed, and for clubs that support access to families on the lowest incomes, or most at risk of living in poverty, providing access regardless of their ability to pay.
The fund is open to a wide range of applicants including primary schools, special schools, Local Authorities, third sector organisations, registered childcare providers, activity providers, parent or volunteer groups, and childminders.
This work contributes to the Scottish Government’s national mission to end child poverty as well as commitments to tackle food insecurity and build a system of school age childcare that meets the needs of children and families. It is funded by Scottish Government and managed by Inspiring Scotland.
Please read the guidance notes to find out more about the fund and help you in the application process.
You can prepare your application using a Microsoft Word version of the application form.
As part of the application, you will need to upload a budget, for which you can use this budget template.
When you are ready, APPLY HERE.
You need to submit your applications by Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12pm (midday).
Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions which are being updated throughout the application period.
If there are any barriers to you accessing the information about applying to this fund, please get in touch by email brightstartenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk.
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