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The Fund is provided by Barrhill Community Interest Company using funds from the Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company and ScottishPower Renewables Mark Hill wind farm. The fund will support positive change by investing in a wide range of inspirational, community-led activity that is strategic, positive and creative and helps create a legacy of lasting impact. The fund will do this by making grants to support the costs of relevant projects, services and facilities.The Fund also makes bursaries to individuals for education and training.

The fund supports projects and initiatives that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities within the Ewe Hill Windfarm area and enhance the lives of those living and working in the area. Applications are welcomed that fall into the following categories: - educational projects- projects which enhance citizenship and community development and sustainability- projects promoting and advancing the arts, heritage, culture or science- provision of community facilities- provision of recreational facilities, including public participation in sport;- projects protecting or improving the environment.

The fund is to be used to provide support for strategic projects in South Lanarkshire. The priority areas are: - Creating opportunities: increase opportunities for education and employment- Empowering communities: build resilience and protect vulnerable residents- Building sustainable places: stimulate meaningful community regeneration You can apply for up to the maximum of the fund value.

Soirbheas provide grants mostly funded by the Corrimony windfarm. The Tier 1 funding the objectives are: - to manage community land and assets for the benefit of the community and the public in general- to provide, recreational facilities, or organising activities, which will be available to members of the public- to promote for the public benefit, rural regeneration, in areas of social and economic deprivation within the community- to advance the education of the Community about its environment, culture, heritage and/or history- to advance environmental protection or improvements including preservation and conservation of the natural environment, environmental amenities, preservation of buildings or sites of importance. The beneficiaries of projects must be resident in the Glen Urquhart or Strathglass Community Council areas. Activity/project must be completed within 1 year.

Provides funding to community and charitable projects in Carronbridge, Closeburn, Durisdeer, Johnstone, Kirkonnel & Kelloholm, Kirkmichael, Kirkpatrick Juxta, Moffat & District, Royal Burgh of Sanquhar & District, Thornhill, Wamphray and Wanlockhead Community Council areas. The amounts available for distribution vary, depending on each area's previous funding commitments with some areas already full committed. Check the Foundation Scotland website for which areas are open.Grants are available to legally-constituted community groups, non-profit organisations and registered charities supporting projects which: - enhance quality of life for local residents- promote community spirit and bring people together- foster vibrant, sustainable communities.Grant requests to support a wide range of costs and activities will be considered, such as equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities.

The Greencoat Kildrummy, Lumsden & Towie Community Fund is a charitable Fund set up to benefit residents of these communities within the area covered by Donside Community Council. The Fund is owned by Greencoat UK Wind and managed by Foundation Scotland.The Fund will provide grants to support charitable activities that reflect the ambitions and activity of the Kildrummy, Lumsden and Towie Community Action Plan. The aim of the Action Plan is to encourage and enable the economic, social and environmental development to support sustainability and help the area to continue to develop.Grant requests are expected to support one or more of the themes of the Action Plan. These themes are: 1. Supporting Community Services & Facilities2. Enhancing Adult Learning, Employment & Training3. Developing Tourism4. Improving Access & Environment5. Supporting Children & Young People 6. Improving Community Communication7. Improving Local Transport8. HousingOROne or more of the themes of the Glenkindie & Towie Community Action Plan:1. Getting Around2. Getting Connected3. Activities & Facilities