Your Money
Your Choice

Falkirk Council’s Housing Services are committed to working closely with tenants.
Tenants’ Choice is the name of the participatory budgeting scheme to specifically benefit Falkirk Council tenants. It gives tenants a say in how their rent can be used for small projects in their community.

Tenants Choice will have a total fund in 2025/6 of £35,000. Constituted groups will be able to apply for up to £5000 for a project that will benefit tenants and the communities where they live.

An application for funding should aim to meet all or some of the following criteria:

• Benefit Falkirk Council tenants
• Help improve the quality of a community where tenants live
• Enhance the environment and or improve the appearance of a housing estate which includes Falkirk Council tenants
• Help solve a problem identified by a group which will assist tenants.

When thinking about a project those applying will need to consider any ongoing costs and how the project will be sustained. For example, if you apply for a community garden, you will need to think about the costs of keeping the garden neat and tidy. Also, consider the cost of yearly planting which you may want to ask for a contribution to as part of your application. Please also seek permission from the landowner. If you need assistance with this, please contact the Community Engagement Team prior to submitting your application.

It is important also to consult on your project. This could be conversations, phone calls, texts, emails, meeting notes etc.

Please include the following documents along with your application (can you please put a mechanism in place whereby these documents can be uploaded as part of the online application)

• Your groups Constitution
• Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) number – if you are a registered
• Copy of the minutes whereby your committee discussed and agreed to the application being made
• Two quotes for any work being carried out and any equipment being purchased (for applications over £1000)
• Copy of your audited accounts
• Written permission from the landowner if required
• Planning Application/Building Warrant outcome if required
• Any policies your group may have i.e. working with vulnerable groups
• Evidence of consultation on your project

A group of tenants will decide on applications with advice from relevant Council officers.

Send a copy of your application to the address or email below.