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Grants of up to £3,000 are available to constituted community groups for projects which benefit local communities in the Marr area.Funding is available for projects which can be delivered before the end of February 2026 and which support one or more of the following priorities:- Empowered and confident communities- Economically vibrant communities- Healthy, safe and thriving communities- Connected communities- Natural heritage and environmentProjects which offset the impact of a reduction in services or enhance provision will be welcomed.

expected to demonstrate how their project is contributing to the relevant Community Action Plans for the village

The University Community Fund enables the University to listen to ideas, adapt to local needs, and provide financial support to deliver tangible benefits for the wider community.The Community Fund accepts applications of between £250 and £3,000, including those which:- benefit communities in the local areaincrease engagement between the University and the community- promote knowledge exchange and widening participation- promote environmental sustainability- promote diversity and inclusion- celebrate the local area’s heritage, whether physical or cultural

BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve. Any projects supported must be UK based (excluding Northern Ireland); address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.

The fund aids research into learning disability aids the care and relief of those affected by learning disability. Their priorities are learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities) and autism and they will consider projects for children or adults. They will fund: - Capital building/renovation/refurbishment works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools;- Employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture;- Play schemes and play therapy schemes;- Day and social activities centres including building costs and running costs;- Support for families, including respite schemes;- Independent living schemes;- Support in the community schemes;- Snoezelen rooms.

The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities. Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.

The Kincardineshire Educational Trust was set up for residents, schools and organisations in the former County of Kincardine.The Trust awards grants to individuals, schools and organisations to help with the cost of school trips, further education and funding for sports clubs and facilities. Parents and guardians can also apply if they are receiving certain benefits or on a low income.