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Muaitheabhal Community Wind Farm Trust distributes a community benefit fund available from the Beinn Mhor Wind Farm. Priority areas which will benefit from the fund are Pairc, Kinloch and the villages along Loch Seaforth in North Harris. Funding priorities are: - supporting population growth; - reducing geographical handicap and remoteness; - supporting young people/ families / older people to live in our community; - improving community infrastructure; - sustaining, promoting and expanding our natural environment and crofting; - supporting our Gaelic language and culture;- social inclusion and supporting vulnerable groups.

The Fund is provided by EDF Energy Renewables, the developer of the Longpark wind farm. It benefits the Community Council area of the Parish of Stow in the Scottish Borders. It provides grants to support charitable activities that: - Enhance quality of life for local residents- Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- Promote community spirit and encourage community activityGrants may support a wide range of costs, for example the costs of equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities, and so on.

The Neighbourhood Support Fund will assist voluntary and community groups that are active within their communities and who are planning community based projects. Community groups are encouraged to think about how these funds can meet local need to strengthen communities and benefit the lives of people living in the Scottish Borders.The Fund operates in five Area Partnerships; Berwickshire, Cheviot, Eildon, Teviot and Liddesdale and Tweeddale.

Communities across Banff and Buchan can apply to the Banff and Buchan Area Committee budget fund for grants to promote the development of community-based initiatives supporting the delivery of the following themes:- Improving the appearance and maintenance of towns and villages within Banff and Buchan- Stronger communities- Safer communities- Supporting health and active communities- Tackling poverty and inequality- Transport and connectivity

There are various grants and funding available in the Garioch area. Amounts, eligibility and deadlines will vary. See website for full details.The Garioch Area Initiatives Fund is used responsively to address the needs of communities and maximise scarce resources. Projects should align to at least one of the following themes: - improving the appearance and maintenance of towns and villages- healthier communities- stronger and empowered communities- connected communitiesIn addition, the Area Initiatives Fund has been set aside for projects which:- promote the development of community-based initiatives including energy efficiency- help local groups to meet the needs of their communities- tap into the talent and resources that exist throughout the area