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Every three months, five shortlisted projects will be voted for by John Good Group employees. These five charities will all receive a share of £15,000 – the more votes a cause receives, the bigger the donation. They will support small organisations that have a positive impact on communities, people or the environment.

The SFP Trust is dedicated to supporting the grassroots level of the game in Scotland with funding opportunities for initiatives which assist in encouraging and sustaining greater participation in football. Applications are invited from any football organisation, from senior clubs in the Scottish Premier League to children's teams competing at a local level.

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.

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

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

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.