HMP Glasgow Community Support Fund
8th June 2026
Now Open to Support Local Communities
A new Community Support Fund is now open for applications, linked to the development of the Scottish Prison Service’s HMP Glasgow project. The fund aims to provide support for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and organisations working in communities surrounding the new prison site.
Kier Construction has been awarded the main contract to deliver HMP Glasgow, a modern custodial facility currently under construction on a 54-acre site in Provanmill. The project aims to create a safe, secure and sustainable environment that supports positive outcomes for people in the care of SPS, staff, visitors and the wider community.
Supporting Local Communities
As part of this wider commitment to social value and community wellbeing, the HMP Glasgow Project Community Support Fund has been established to help local organisations improve existing services, develop new opportunities and support initiatives that have a positive impact on children, communities and tackling poverty.
Priority Areas
The fund will prioritise organisations and groups working within communities close to the HMP Glasgow and HMP Barlinnie sites, including:
- Barmulloch
- Blackhill
- Germiston
- Petershill
- Provanmill
- Riddrie
- Royston
Funding Opportunities
Two funding opportunities are available through the programme:
- Community Wish – offering smaller grants of up to £2,000, alongside in-kind support and volunteering assistance for local community needs.
- Community Impact – offering grants of up to £15,000 for projects delivering longer-term community benefit and helping local people and communities to thrive.
Multi-year awards may also be considered where longer-term support is needed to strengthen positive outcomes locally.
Eligibility and Outcomes
Funding applications must demonstrate how proposed activities contribute to one or more of the Scottish Government National Performance Framework outcomes relating to children, communities and tackling poverty.
How to Apply
To apply, you will need to set up a login on the GCVS funding platform:
You can then start your HMP Glasgow Community Support Fund application. If you experience any issues with the system, please contact: externalgrants@gcvs.org.uk.
Key Dates and Further Information
Applications will remain open throughout the delivery of the HMP Glasgow project until June 2028, with funding awarded at regular intervals.
Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) will support the administration of the fund and application process.
For further information, please see our frequently asked questions:
Fund FAQs
When does the fund open?
The fund is live for applications on the 8th June 2026 on the website here https://gcvs.grantplatform.com/
What are the main priorities for the fund organisations need to be aware of?
Priority will be given, in the first instance, to organisations based in or supporting people living in neighbouring communities of:
Barmulloch
Blackhill
Germiston
Petershill
Provanmill
Riddrie
Royston Scottish Government National Performance Framework
• Children – We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential
• Communities – We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe
• Poverty – We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally.
Can organisations make more than one application?
No. Organisation’s may submit only one application.
Can organisations apply for both the Community Impact and Community Wishes Fund?
No. Organisations must choose the fund that best fits for the project or activity they are seeking funding for. Only one application per organisation will be accepted.
Is there a minimum grant we need to apply for?
No, there is no minimum grant for the funds.
What is the maximum grant we can apply for?
Community Impact Fund: Up to £15,000 Community Wishes Fund: Up to £2,000.
When is the deadline for applications?
The fund will remain open until June 2028. Funding decisions will be made at regular intervals, subject to available funds. Applications are encouraged as early as possible, as funding is limited and demand is expected to be high.
Are there restrictions on organisations that can apply for the fund?
Registered charities, constituted community groups, asset-locked social enterprises or local schools are eligible to apply. The following are not eligible: other public sector bodies, private businesses and sole traders.
Can small groups that are not constituted apply?
Yes. Unconstituted groups can apply to the Community Wishes Fund for grants of up to £2,000. To receive funding, the group must identify a constituted organisation (such as a registered charity or community group) that is willing to receive and manage the grant on its behalf.
Can a constituted organisation act as a host organisation for more than one unconstituted group?
Yes. A constituted organisation may act as a host organisation for more than one unconstituted group, provided it is willing and able to manage the funding on each group’s behalf. Each unconstituted group must submit a separate application and clearly describe the activity or support being requested.
Can a constituted organisation that is acting as a host organisation also apply for funding for its own organisation?
Yes. Acting as a host organisation for an unconstituted group does not prevent a constituted organisation from submitting its own application to the fund, provided it meets the fund priorities and eligibility criteria. The organisation’s own application will be considered separately from any applications it supports as a host organisation.
Is there an upper limit for an organisation’s annual income?
No. There is no upper limit on annual income.
Applications will be assessed on how well they meet the aims and priorities of the fund.
Are Community Interest Companies eligible to apply?
Yes. Provided they are asset locked and can demonstrate community benefit.
When must funding be spent by?
We would normally expect funding to be spent within 12 months of the award being made. Where a two-year award has been agreed, funding can be used across the approved funding period.
Can funding be used for an existing project?
Yes. Funding can support existing activities as well as new projects, provided it is not being used to fund costs that have already been covered through another funding source.
Can I apply for multi-year funding?
Multi-year funding is available through the Community Impact Fund only.
At the application stage, organisations will have the opportunity to indicate whether they wish to be considered for a two-year award and explain why longer-term funding is needed. Where approved, funding will be awarded annually at the same level for up to two years, subject to satisfactory progress and the continued availability of funds.
The maximum award remains £15,000 per year.
Please note that the Community Wishes Fund offers one year funding only.
What reporting will be required?
We are committed to keeping monitoring and reporting requirements proportionate and light touch. Successful applicants will be asked to provide a short report on how the funding was used and the difference it made. We may also contact organisations during the funding period to learn more about the impact of their work and share examples of good practice.
I have a question about the fund not covered above who do I contact?
For any other enquiries about the fund please contact andy.kimmett@kier.co.uk.
If there are any wider queries regarding HMP Glasgow Project, or to speak with the HMP Glasgow Project Team, please contact HMPGlasgowProject@prisons.gov.scot.
I am having issues with the Good Grants application system/form. Who should I contact?
If you experience any technical issues with the application form or online system, please contact: externalgrants@gcvs.org.uk.
Organisations interested in applying can also contact Andy Kimmett at Kier Construction for additional support: andy.kimmett@kier.co.uk