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Provides grants to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Kirkcowan, Old Luce and New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway. The community fund can support projects which:- enhance quality of life for local residents- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- promote community spirit and encourage community activity

The community fund is for projects within the Clyde wind farm area, up to around 15km from the wind farm near Abington.

Westray Community Business Loan Scheme utilises the income generated from the 900kW community wind turbine to support sustainable economic development in Westray in order to benefit the social, cultural, and economic life of the Westray community.Applications are welcome if they meet the following criteria:- Owned and operated in Westray.- Maintains and/or creates new employment in Westray.- Supports the viability of other locally owned and operated businesses.- Brings clear and identifiable benefits to the community of Westray.- Provides a local service/benefit service but is at risk of closure.- New business setting up in Westray and meets a community need or brings local benefits.- Is resident or will be resident in Westray before loan is finalised.

FCCAN SOUP are designed to help groups test new ideas or pilot small projects such as repair cafés, community growing, tool libraries, workshops or local engagement activities. Funding for these grants will be decided through the exciting SOUP method of Participatory Budgetting, where community groups pitch their ideas and local people vote for the projects they’d like to see funded.At the event on 12 August at 6pm at Betty Nicols, Kirkcaldy, local people (and fellow pitchers) will hear your presentation and vote on the projects they would like to see funded.Your project must be climate-focused, and plan to expend the funds before the 31 March 2027.

The Sustainable Communities Fund can provide investment for community organisations to identify, develop or sustain local projects that have a range of social, environmental, or economic benefits.The fund can also support and enable local organisations to take on land or buildings through a Community Asset Transfer.The aim of the fund is to support infrastructure and place-based projects across Renfrewshire that will:- improve the lives of local people- build resilient communities through sustainable activities.- advance equality of opportunity and improve accessibility and inclusivity. For example:- Community capacity and wealth building projects- Local natural spaces- Place-based investments

Provides funding to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Campbeltown, East Kintyre, The Laggan, Southend and West Kintyre. The community fund can support projects which:- enhance the quality of life for local residents- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- promote community spirit and encourage community activity

The Kilgallioch Community Fund is part of the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, which is provided by ScottishPower Renewables, from their Kilgallioch Windfarm.Kilgallioch Community Fund awards can support a wide range of costs and activities. Groups seeking to undertake capital projects in respect of land or assets (e.g. village halls, community spaces) must at the point of application either own the property, or have a minimum ten-year lease in place and be able to evidence this, or be able to meet the ownership/lease requirement within a maximum of three months of an award being offered. Due to high demand on the fund, ongoing running costs, although eligible, are less likely to be supported, as the Board will prioritise support for one-off or new projects. Priority will also be given to groups that have not previously been funded. Standard Grant holders must be able to spend their grant within 12 months of an award. Development Grants can only be used for costs associated with developing a project further ahead of making a Stage 2 Large Grant application. Priority will also be given to applications that address one or more of the following aims: - Engage and empower young people, increase employment opportunities for young people and/or attract young families to the area- Reduce poverty and disadvantage- Improve connectivity, including transport, access to services and opportunities- Improve quality of life, health and well-being- Build capacity for local groups and promote community spirit- Build sustainable community assets, including capital assets- Promote, protect and celebrate natural and cultural heritage

Trusthouse gives grants for running costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations for work which addresses the challenges of local communities. Their preference is for front line organisations working directly with people in need. Projects must have a focus on community support.Rural communities will have a population of under 10,000, and be based in a remote, rural, economically deprived area where there are few local facilities, transport may be an issue, incomes are low and there are limited opportunities for fundraising. Those applying must be in the bottom 50% most deprived areas in the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation. Typical projects are village halls, projects for young and older people and community transport. Urban areas will have a population of more than 10,000. Projects must be based in areas of extreme urban deprivation and your postcode must be ranked within the most deprived 15% of the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation. Themes for funding include community, young people, addiction, education, family support etc.See guidelines on the Foundation website for full details on eligibility criteria.

Grants will be made for applications that benefit people in the Community by advancing community development by supporting local environmental, educational, amenity or other initiatives in the area.Funds applications which benefit the residents of the Community Council areas of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl & Preston, Duns, Gavinton, Fogo & Preston, and Lammermuir.