People across Scotland are being invited to join a conversation about community decision-making to help make public services more locally focused. The Democracy Matters conversation will identify new legal rights for communities which would place them at the heart of decision-making. As part of the conversation people are being invited to consider a short set […]
We are Scotland
We are Scotland Our friends, neighbours and colleagues include people from many backgrounds. Together we create a Scotland that will prosper and meet our future needs. The Scottish Government is committed to building a fair, smart, and inclusive Scotland where everyone can feel at home. The ·we Are Scotland’ campaign aims to raise awareness of […]
Small Grant Funds now open
We are proud to announce that applications for the Year of Young People 2018 and Scotland’s Winter Festivals 2018/2019 small grants funds are now open. BEMIS Scotland in collaboration with the Scottish Government is delighted to continue the themed years programme and invite multicultural communities across Scotland to join the celebration of the Year of Young […]
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology – Progress Update
As our key stakeholders representing the equalities priorities for the Year, further to our progress update earlier in the year, we felt it was timely to touch base with you again on our History, Heritage and Archaeology programme. More than half way through the Year, it is going incredibly well. Over 39 supporting partners continue […]
SWF Fund now closed
The Scotland’s Winter Festivals fund has now been fully allocated and we can no longer accept any new applications. We look forward to celebrating all these fantastic events over the next couple of months.
YHHA fund is now closed.
The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology fund is now closed, and we are no longer taking any applications. The Scotland’s Winter Festivals fund, however, is still open for any events taking place around St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay or Burns Night.
Scotland’s Winter Festivals Grant Fund now open
We are now accepting applications for the 2017/2018 Scotland’s Winter Festivals Grant Fund. Grants of up to £1,000 are available for community groups to hold St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night events. More information, guidelines and application forms are available here. The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Grant Fund is also still open […]
MEMO+ Voting in the UK General Election 2017
This issue of MEMO+ contains important information on how to register to vote and the voting process for the General Election, to select Members of the UK Parliament, which will take place on Thursday 8 June 2017.
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology – What’s Happening
Many of you will already be aware of the Scottish Government’s Themed Year programme and indeed have joined the celebrations in previous years. We are so fortunate in Scotland to have the most fascinating and inspiring history and heritage on our doorsteps, bringing the spirit of Scotland alive which is why the latest in the […]
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Small Grants Fund
BEMIS Scotland in collaboration with the Scottish Government is delighted to announce the commencement of a programme which invites multicultural communities across Scotland to join the celebration of the 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology and Scottish Winter Festivals 2017/18. The programme, which is being supported by a £64,680 funding contribution from the Scottish […]
