Access to Elected Office Fund - Inclusion Scotland
The Access to Elected Office Fund is now open for applications for the next Scottish Parliament election in 2026 and for Scottish Parliament and local council by-elections.
The Access to Elected Office Fund (Scotland) is paid for by the Scottish Government and run by Inclusion Scotland.
The Fund helps disabled people who want to stand for elected office in Scotland. It gives money for practical support and reasonable adjustments to remove barriers for disabled candidates. This can include help with communication, transport, or personal assistance. The Fund does not cover general campaign costs.
In the 2022 Scottish local council elections, 46 people got support from the Fund. Of these, 22 were elected. The Fund also helped 14 candidates in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections.
To apply for the fund or for more information, please contact Inclusion Scotland’s Civic Participation Team at: civicparticipation@inclusionscotland.org
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