Following the success of last year's Community Bursary Programme, Ross and Liddell has launched the scheme for a second year.
The fund was established to support organisations that make a vital difference to the local community, by helping to pay for materials and services they might otherwise be unable to afford.
In 2011, hundreds of applications were received from groups all over Scotland looking for financial assistance. From those who applied, 22 groups were chosen to receive funding.
Some of the groups picked included football teams, a gardening club, a cheerleading squad, war veterans and a care home.
It was so successful Ross and Liddell has decided to make it an annual scheme, and hope this year's programme will prove to be even more popular.
A pot of £5,000 has again been set aside and applications opened on Thursday, April 26.
In their submissions, community groups and organisations are encouraged to demonstrate how their organisation benefits the local community and how the extra funding would support their work.
Irene Devenny, Ross and Liddell managing director, said: "The launch of our community bursary was very successful and the funding awarded has enabled a number of groups to continue doing valuable work in their respective communities. We remain committed to helping community groups in Scotland, and we are proud to launch our second community bursary programme. We now look forward to receiving applications and providing much needed funding to a range of deserving community groups across Scotland."
Groups wishing to apply for funding from Ross and Liddell's Community Bursary 2012 should complete the application form below.
The closing date for applications is Friday, June 29. Sorry, but we cannot process late applications.
Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered.
For any additional information, please contact 0141 204 7350.