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The Community Grant is open to applications for projects which will benefit the community. Applications can be made from a local group or an individual, as long as the project is community based and within the WATIF area of Woolfords, Auchenbray and Tarbrax. Examples of applications that may be applicable include: - Environmental Projects e.g. a community garden, improvements to local greenspaces etc.- Community Activities/Events e.g. community get togethers, fayres etc. - Health & Wellbeing Activities/Events e.g. exercise or cooking classes etc.

Funding for community groups supporting people living with dementia and their unpaid carers.Age Scotland, supported by funding from the Scottish Government, is offering grants to community-based organisations across Scotland that support people living with dementia and their unpaid carers. This funding is for activities and programmes taking place 1 April 2027 - 31 March 2028.The fund aims to:- Strengthen the resilience and sustainability of community-based dementia support.- Help people living with dementia and unpaid carers stay connected to their communities.- Improve health, wellbeing and quality of life.- Support local organisations to respond to the needs of people affected by dementia in their area.The Encouraging and Supporting Grassroots Activity (ESGA) Fund helps local groups deliver activities that reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and strengthen community support for people affected by dementia.They are looking to fund projects and activities that make a meaningful difference to people with lived experience of dementia and those who provide unpaid care. The fund welcomes applications from organisations working in:- Rural and remote communities- Areas experiencing multiple deprivation- Ethnic minority communities- LGBTQ+ communities- Communities with protected characteristics

This is a new fund focused on supporting Black and People of Colour (BPoC) led organisations in Scotland that are working to tackle to the root causes of racism. Communities impacted by racism hold vital knowledge, experience and leadership and their voices must shape and drive efforts to advance racial justice, while recognising that the responsibility for change lies with institutions and systems. At its heart, this fund is about backing the people and groups who are already leading change in their communities and doing so in a way that aims to be more supportive, flexible and longer-term.The Robertson Trust wants to support projects that address a specific systemic racism issue, or create the infrastructure needed to sustain impactful anti-racist movements and build a liberated and equitable future. They are interested in projects that aim for long-term change by addressing root causes, rather than only responding to symptoms. This might include holding decision-makers to account, running public campaigns, building solidarity across groups or movements, media or reporting, or creating a community space that can support organising.You can still apply if you receive other funding from The Robertson Trust.

The Renewable Energy Fund is set up and administered by East Ayrshire Council to distribute community benefit contributions from wind farm developments within East Ayrshire.Annual community benefit payments are currently received from the following wind farms:- Whitelee- Whitelee Extensions- Hare Hill Extensions- Galawhistle- Afton- Sneddon's LawAs projects should provide a lasting community legacy, the fund's main focus is on supporting capital projects. Supported areas include community renewable energy projects, environmental projects, environmental education projects for schools, community led service provision, feasibility studies and business plans, community based social enterprises, employability and training programmes, community led sports and leisure, income generating projects, health and wellbeing projects, and advertised community run events that bring visitors to the area. The availability of funds varies depending on the location of the project.

The fund aims to deliver inclusive community-based activity to meet one or more of the Scottish Government priorities of:- Tackling the climate emergency- Eradicating child poverty - Growing the economy- Ensuring high quality and sustainable public services Grants will be targeted towards activities or infrastructure that support one or more of the following priorities: - Build community capacity to facilitate and support local development - Help the economy of the Park to deliver Net Zero by supporting communities and existing businesses (priority theme) - Attract, support and retain young people in the National Park - Increase community service provision in the National Park (priority theme)- Cultural Heritage and Recreation - Creating a Well-Being economyProjects could be completely new activity or capital items; or can be additional activity or capital within existing projects. Where possible, projects will be encouraged to work in partnership with others to deliver their projects. They would like to see a variety of applications ranging from small actions to larger more strategic projects. All projects will need to be completed by March 2027.

The Fund will support projects which will support positive change and strategic impact to people living in the community council area of Contin, including Jamestown and Tarvie. In particular the Fund will support projects which will: - enhance quality of life for local residents- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- promote community spirit and encourage community activityApplicants should consider the current community priorities which are:- access- history and heritage- improving outdoor spaces (woods and play park)- activities and social events for youth, families and other residents

The fund is a long-term fund for the Plains community and will be available for the operating life time of the Greengairs East wind farm which is expected to be about 30 years. The Fund will support charitable activities that contribute to at least one of the following:- Improved physical and/or mental health and wellbeing- Reduced isolation or loneliness within the community- Increased access to education, learning and employment- Improvements to the local environment- Reduced food or fuel povertyGrants may support a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities.

The fund receives its payment from the Earlsburn and Kingsburn Wind Farms for the benefit of people in the Cambusbarron Community Council area. Applications should usually be linked to priorities and projects already identified in the Cambusbarron Community Action Plan. These include:- Schemes or activities which protect, conserve or improve the environment.- Schemes or activities which promote rural regeneration though increasing opportunities for local enterprise and vocational training.- The development and improvement of infrastructure including transport, broadband, community-owned property and access routes.- Proposals which seek to maintain, improve or expand community services and facilities, including health, welfare and education, particularly with regard to young people and the elderly.- The development and improvement of community facilities and activities, including the arts, heritage, culture and science.- The development and improvement of leisure/sport facilities and activities and tourism opportunities.- Activities which support capacity building for new and existing community organisations, in particular to help promote citizenship and community development.

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.