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Albyn Housing has a Community Fund that provides small grants for community projects that benefits the local community. Projects should fit with Albyn’s charitable objectives: “the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage”. For example; improvements to a town or village hall, sports equipment or children's or pensioners parties.They can fund: - equipment - one-off events - transport - small land or building/ refurbishment projects.

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

CWP Energy is committed to delivering funding and support to host communities of its renewable energy developments across Scotland. Funding has supported a wide range of community needs including energy cost relief for individuals and families, community infrastructure (village halls, community hubs, activity centres), foodbanks, sports and physical activity programmes for primary school pupils, sailing and boating activities for people with autism, and scouting and guiding facilities. Funding is typically channelled through local councils, accountable trusts, and community groups.

The community fund can support projects in the community council areas Contin, Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon and Muir of Ord which:- encourage community activity and promoting community spirit- provide adequate access to services for all community members- improve the local transport infrastructure- optimise opportunities to grow the local economy- build community capacity and cohesion between established community groups- develop or maintain community assets

The purpose of the Area Committee Budget is to enhance local service delivery. It supports proposals in line with the Formartine Community Planning Priorities which are:- Stronger Empowered Communities- Safer Communities- Healthier Communities- Connected Communities Applications will also be welcomed:- for Village or Town Centre Improvements, from both Community Groups and the Formartine Area Manager, for projects forthe benefit of the area.- for projects which demonstrate a commitment to carbon reduction. - from the Formartine Community PlanningGroup towards Community Action Plans.- which help to deliver the priority of PLACEin line with the Place Strategy and associated place and wellbeing outcomes.