The Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) Fusion Fund was launched to support grassroots community activity across the District. Funded through ticket sales from our annual Fusion Fest conference, the fund provides micro grants of up to £200 to help local organisations deliver projects that strengthen wellbeing, creativity, and community connection.

Each year, the number of grants awarded will depend on the total funds raised through Fusion Fest, with awards distributed annually in March/April.

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Fusion Fund

Who Is the Fund For?

The Fusion Fund is designed to support not‑for‑profit, community‑based organisations whose work benefits people living or participating in activities within the Glasgow City Innovation District Boundary.

To be eligible, organisations must:

  • Be based in, or deliver significant activity within or adjacent to, the GCID boundary
  • Operate on a not‑for‑profit basis
  • Have been established for over 12 months
  • Be a registered charity or an established community group with a documented operating and financial structure in place (e.g. a constitution)
  • Deliver projects that benefit a group rather than an individual

What activity will the fund support? 

The Fusion Fund supports small‑scale projects and initiatives that align with one or more of the following themes:

  • Food
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Sports & Leisure
  • Wellbeing

Examples of eligible activities include:

  • Buying books or materials for a community playgroup
  • Printing promotional materials for community fundraising
  • Covering the cost of a food safety training course
  • Purchasing equipment (e.g. a community fridge, litter pickers)
  • Hiring space for a community‑led event

People picking litter

Funding for up to 100% of costs can be applied for, up to the maximum value of £200. The funding can also be used to part fund larger projects; however, evidence of commitment to fund the remainder of the project will need to be presented.