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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.

The Fund aims to improve and increase access to paddle-sports/canoeing for the waters of Scotland (e.g. canal, open water, marine and river). It provides funding to any project in Scotland that helps paddlers get on the water.Examples of projects which can be funded include:- Steps to get down to a river bank- Constructing a path to walk by a river bank- A shed for any canoeist to store boats in overnight- A composting toilet near a popular river section- Car parking near a popular river section- Funding campaigning for Scottish access legislation- Funding campaigning against developments which would remove rapids- Leaflets to promote responsible access to the water by paddlers

Tayside Contracts can provide services [not money] to charities and community groups across Tayside, funded for by the Community Fund. Services include:- Catering - Food Hygiene training- Delivery and uplift of crowd barriers- Cleaning services- Traffic management for community events- Vehicle servicing/repairs- Civil engineering worksIt is essential that activities supported are aligned to the Community Plan priorities of the Council area they are based in.

The fund is intended to support cultural organisations based in Glasgow who are experiencing acute critical financial pressures caused by unanticipated increases in property operations costs.Applicants must demonstrate the urgency and impact of the financial pressures they face as a result of property operations costs, and how these are impacting the immediate viability and longer term sustainability of the organisation and its impact on cultural life in Glasgow. The funding can be used for any costs directly related to property operations, including capital costs.

Offering funding to families and individuals to support projects and initiatives that create positive change within their communities.The Make it Happen Fund makes a difference by enabling families to set the fund’s priorities and design the funding proposal process. It empowers parents, carers, children and young people to decide how funds are spent, directing investment towards projects that otherwise may be overlooked by traditional funding schemes.The fund itself will be available to applications that fit either of the following criteria:- Grants for individuals to enable families to access the items, experiences or services that matter to them.- Community grants for projects led by parents and/or young people working in collaboration with other organisations, including corporate partners, to create and deliver initiatives that positively impact their communities.There are several subdivisions of funding based on local areas:- Lochee- Strathmartine- North East- East End- Clackmannanshire

Groups seeking to undertake capital projects in respect of land or assets (e.g. village halls, community

The Coastal Communities Challenge Fund (CCCF) supports community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses on Aberdeenshire’s coastline and can fund a range of activities with positive economic, social or environmental impacts.This year’s grants will be targeted towards activities or infrastructure which meet the following priorities:- Supporting the development of active travel routes along, to and from the coastline- Developing the coastal economy and sustainable tourism- Creating or enhancing community, leisure and recreational facilities- Safeguarding, restoring or enhancing the coastal environmentThe fund distributes revenues generated by Crown Estate Scotland, with applications being assessed and approved by NESFLAG – the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group - a cross-sector partnership comprising representatives from Aberdeenshire’s coastal and fishing sectors.

Small Eco Awards provide accessible grants for communities in Scotland to take local, practical action to protect the environment.The programme supports community-led projects that can help to:- improve local places- protect nature- reduce waste- support climate resilience- connect people with the environment- create greener, healthier and more sustainable communitiesThis could include:- making community spaces more accessible and greener- growing food locally- reusing and upcycling old clothing and textiles- engaging in climate education- protecting nature and supporting local wildlife- introducing local, sustainable transport optionsSee fund guidance for full priorities.You don’t have to be an environment organisation to apply. Small Eco Awards is for community groups with practical ideas that can make a positive difference to where they live.