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The fund is predominantly for projects which will take place on the South Uist Estate area (i.e. Eriskay, South Uist or Benbecula) that demonstrate sustainable benefit to the SnBM membership and the wider community.The main outcomes for projects include:- Generate a sustainable local economic impact- Support social wellbeing within the community (through activities that promote healthy living, social cohesion and the sustainability of local amenities and traditions).- Enhance the cultural heritage of the local Community- Develop the Visitor experience of the local community- Provide opportunity for employment, training or skills development- Support the sustainable development of land management practices- Develop the natural heritage of the local community- Address Climate Change

The Watten Windfarm Charitable Trust, formed in partnership between Watten Community Council and Foundation Scotland, has been set up to allow funds from different companies or donors, pledged for the benefit of the Watten community, to be managed in an efficient and effective way.The Trust provides grants to support charitable activities that: - Encourage community activity, promote community spirit, and increase opportunities for socialising- Improve the ability of groups/organisations to meet local priorities- Improve telephone and broadband connections- Provide or improve access to, and enjoyment of, the local environment- Provide or improve opportunities for people to develop as individuals, make connections and improve their life chances.- Provide or improve sports and recreational facilities or activities.- Encourage economic activity within the Fund area.

The fund supports community groups in Argyll and Bute. Projects should demonstrate the following key priorities: fairer communities, resilient communities, cleaner, greener communities and creative communities. Applications for funding of events and festivals are expected to bring economic benefit to the relevant area and have a developmental aspect.Applications to the fund must evidence direct benefit to vulnerable individuals and groups in the local community and partnership working where relevant.

A new Community Support Fund is now open for applications, linked to the development of the Scottish Prison Service’s HMP Glasgow project. The fund aims to provide support for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and organisations working in communities surrounding the new prison site.As part of this wider commitment to social value and community wellbeing, the HMP Glasgow Project Community Support Fund has been established to help local organisations improve existing services, develop new opportunities and support initiatives that have a positive impact on children, communities and tackling poverty.

The Circular Life Skills Grant is designed to equip communities with the skills that support a circular economy. These circular life skills include but are not limiting to: reusing, sharing, repairing and repurposing. By developing circular life skills, we can keep items in circulation for longer and as a result help our communities reduce waste and save money.The aim of the grant is to address the throw-away culture, increase circular economy awareness and enable long-term behaviour change by making circular life skills like reusing, repairing and sharing the norm.A grant is available to community groups and organisations to deliver a project that increases circular life skills within their community. There are several ways in which this grant can be delivered, for example by; hosting a series of workshops utilising skills available in your community; an intergenerational collaboration; creating hands-on learning experiences; setting up a community club or running a circular economy event. A few project ideas:- Classroom-style sessions with hands-on activities- Partnering with local Men's Sheds for training sessions- Workshops on clothing repair and alterations- Bike maintenance skills training- Basic tech repair sessionsThe grant may be used for costs for materials and expenses to deliver your project. This may include, but is not limited to: - Costs incurred by an expert practitioner i.e. teaching hours - Equipment required to deliver training - Event costs - Materials The project must be completed by 31 March 2027.

The Falkirk HSCP Localities’ Fund will provide small and medium grants to eligible third sector organisations to support the delivery of activity that responds to local needs and contributes to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for people and communities.Applications should prioritise one or more of the Fund’s four priorities in this round:1. **Managing Health and Wellbeing** – to support individuals, their carers and families to plan, manage and understand their own health, care and wellbeing.2. **Community-Based Resource** – improvement in clear, accessible and inclusive communication, ensuring individuals are aware of resources available in their community.3. **Mental Health and Recovery** – ensuring support is available to help individuals with their mental health and recovery.4. **Partnership Working** – improvement in partnership working and information sharing, resulting in improved experiences and outcomes.Within alignment to these priorities, applicants must also show how their project will reflect the following principles:- Person Centred Care- Addressing Health and Social Inequalities- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Trauma-Informed ApproachesFunded activity should take place by Thursday 18 March 2027.

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.

This fund is all about supporting and uplifting Cunninghame Housing Association's local communities in North and East Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway. The fund can be used to support a wide range of activities. You can apply for funding to start a new project, enhance existing services, or even buy items that will help your group carry out its business.Their main goal is to benefit the communities where they operate. They aim to:- Encourage community development and active citizenship.- Promote public participation in sports.- Provide recreational facilities and activities.- Support equality and diversity.- Protect and improve the environment.- Help people in need due to age, health, financial hardship, or other disadvantages.- Support the arts, heritage, culture, or science.

The CARES Community Buildings Fund provides grants to help community organisations reduce their building’s energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. It does this by funding the installation of renewable technologies like heat pumps, battery storage, and solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, as well as some energy efficiency measures.CARES funding can be used to develop your project and install renewable measures in your community building. Examples include:- Development costs like building warrants, planning permission and grid connection applications- Installation costs: the costs to install the ‘core’ renewable energy measures and the ‘add on’ energy efficiency and energy storage measures. The fund is primarily for renewable measures so the ‘development costs’ and ‘add on’ measures must be a minority part of the total requested costs. The funding will decarbonise existing self-managed community buildings., i.e. you must install at least one of the following:- a heat pump (air source, ground source or water source)- a connection to heat network- solar photovoltaic (PV) panels- solar water heating.In addition to installing a core measure(s), you can also apply for funding to install one or more of the following:- energy storage- insulation- secondary glazing- draught proofing- appropriate energy saving controls that are linked to new installations to ensure they operate efficiently.Add-on measures must be a minority element of the overall funding requested.Approved projects must be completed and all funding claimed by 15th March 2027.