The Learning Disability Support Fund aims to sustain and support organisations working directly with people in Scotland with learning disabilities to build a more inclusive society, reduce inequality and provide opportunities for fulfilling lives.
The third sector plays a critical role in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. This funding is aimed at supporting organisations’ efforts to create a society where people with learning disabilities can lead fulfilling, independent, and active lives as equal citizens.
People with learning disabilities have shared their priorities in recent consultation and research which has shaped the fund aims, which are:
Please read the guidance notes to find out more about the fund and check you are eligible to apply to the fund. We also have an Easy Read version.
If you think you are eligible and would like to apply, you need to complete the Expression of Interest Form.
After completing the Expression of Interest form, you will receive an email with:
You must submit your completed application by 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 26th February 2025. We cannot accept applications after this deadline.
To make your application as accessible as possible, we have created a video explainer talking through the guidance notes and key information.
If you have any questions when completing your application, you can email: inclusion@inspiringscotland.org.uk
We want this information and application to be as accessible to as many people as possible. If there are barriers to you accessing this information or the application form, please get in touch:
You can also contact us through an online British Sign Language interpreter using Contact Scotland BSL. You may find the information on the Ability Net website: mycomputermyway useful in providing help on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs.
We work with experts from the voluntary, public, private and academic sectors. Get in touch if you want to help us build a better Scotland.
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