Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Foundation Scotland - North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund

Currently open

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.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005FwiLMAS/foundation-scotland-north-rhins-wind-farm-community-fund

Aberdeenshire Council - Marr Area Committee budget grants

Currently open

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.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000CDYZ0EAP/aberdeenshire-council-marr-area-committee-budget-grants

Foundation Scotland - EDF Renewables - Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm Community Fund (Clackmannanshire)

Currently open

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

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003ieHlEAI/foundation-scotland-edf-renewables-burnfoot-hill-wind-farm-community-fund-clackmannanshire-

Parklands Community Centre

Membership number 9927

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/9927/parklands-community-centre

Hilltown Community Centre Management Group

Membership number 7740
Charity registered in Scotland SC028867

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7740/hilltown-community-centre-management-group

Lodge Polmont No 793 Benevolent Fund

Membership number 10651
Charity registered in Scotland SC016352

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/10651/lodge-polmont-no-793-benevolent-fund

East Renfrewshire Council - East Renfrewshire Renewal Energy Fund

Currently Closed

The East Renfrewshire Renewable Energy Fund (ERREF) is money received from renewable energy projects in East Renfrewshire and is administered by East Renfrewshire Council Environment department. The fund combines contributions from ScottishPower Renewables Whitelee and Middleton windfarms.Projects need to meet one of more of these priorities:- Community facilities and services such as hall refurbishment or buying equipment and vehicles- Community or local events such as summer fairs or special event- Environmental projects such as planting trees or building baths- Heritage projects such as history trails or statue conservation- Skills and employment such as training equipment- Sport and recreation such as upgrading play areas or buying sports equipment- Youth and education such as clubs, Brownies or nursery and school projects

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003hUm1EAE/east-renfrewshire-council-east-renfrewshire-renewal-energy-fund

Fauldhouse Community Development Trust Ltd - Small Grants Funding

Currently Closed

FCDT distribute funds to charities, voluntary organisations and community groups local to REG Power Management’s Tormywheel Wind Farm. The Fund is open to any community project which is for the benefit of residents of the Fauldhouse & The Breich Valley Communities, located within 5km of the Tormywheel Wind Farm Development. This Fund can provide both capital and revenue grants. The main criteria that will be used when assessing applications received is the social, economic and environmental benefits which will result from the project.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R0N00000LemxnUAB/fauldhouse-community-development-trust-ltd-small-grants-funding