The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) is now open for expressions of interest (Stage 1) for 2027/28 funding. This is a competitive fund administered by Scottish Government. Local authorities/Clyde Gateway URC submit projects on behalf of project partners.

The purpose of this fund is to support community led capital regeneration and town centre revitalisation through locally developed place-based projects that improve the economic, social, and physical outcomes for disadvantaged communities across Scotland.

Similar to the 2026/27 RCGF round, this funding round also includes projects on Vacant and Derelict Land previously eligible for the Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme.

Outcomes of RCGF eligible projects include (but are not limited to):

  • repurposing derelict land and buildings to meet community needs for accessible spaces
  • supporting the creation of new economic opportunity through development of business/ enterprise spaces
  • supporting town centre regeneration, including encouraging town centre living
  • supporting community ownership and community wealth building

A list of projects previously supported across Scotland is available here: https://www.gov.scot/news/revitalising-communities/

If your organisation is interested in applying, please review the attached guidance note and complete the application form.

2. 2027-28 – RCGF – Round 13 – Stage 1 – Guidance Notes – July 2026

1. 2027-28 – RCGF – Round 13 – Stage 1 – Application – July 2026

Key points:

  • Applications must be submitted to GCC before 2pm Friday 31 July. Do not send application forms to Scottish Government.
  • GCC officers will evaluate all project proposals and select projects that most strongly meet the fund criteria to submit to Scottish Government for consideration at Stage 1. The deadline for GCC to submit Stage 1 projects to Scottish Government is 14 August.
  • GCC officers will inform all Stage 1 applicants week commencing 17 August whether their project has been submitted to Scottish Government.
  • Scottish Government will invite a small number of Stage 1 applicants to submit a more detailed stage 2 application in October, for November submission.
  • Scottish Government has indicated a final funding decision can be expected in February 2027.

For queries, email pbip@glasgow.gov.uk.