The Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) Fusion Fund is open for 2026, supporting grassroots community activity across the District. Funded through ticket sales from the annual Fusion Fest conference, which took place in September, the fund provides micro grants of up to £200 to help local organisations deliver projects that strengthen wellbeing, creativity and community connection.
Each year, grants will be funded by ticket revenue generated by Fusion Fest. Use the link below to apply for your organisation.
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