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This fund supports local community projects during the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. The fund welcomes applications from organisations whose focus covers aspects of the following:- a broad span of the community- children and young people – especially projects focused on improving access to activities and services and where young people play a key role in the decision-making- carbon reduction – helping to tackle climate change.- vulnerable people – especially projects involving increased access to services and facilities for people with disabilities, the homeless and the elderly.- community regeneration – projects that improve health and education; reduce crime level, regenerate employment, housing and the physical environment.- self-help groups – community-based groups that deliver basic services.- environmental and wildlife projects – especially those involving improvements to communal land.- education and skills development – group and community-based programs, particularly for those who have had no previous access to training opportunities.- health – projects providing access to services that aim to improve the health and well-being of communities.- heritage – projects that celebrate and protect the local heritage.- sustainability – projects that promote sustainable development.- community buildings – projects that help maintain community owned buildings widely used by the community.The fund is open to applications from projects which benefit residents living in Arbuthnott, Catterline, Kinneff and Dunnottar, Mearns, Stonehaven and District

Are you a podcaster, writer, storyteller, filmmaker or photojournalist interested in sharing positive stories of community climate action, social justice or climate solutions? SCCAN is offering seven mini-grants of £250 each to support seven projects focused on climate action and climate justice from storytellers who would like to contribute to SCCAN’s Storytellers Collective. The Storytellers Collective is a growing group of Scotland-based storytellers whose aim is to give voice to inspiring stories of community-led climate action. We want to engage wider audiences in conversations around positive actions and visions for a just transition into a better tomorrow for communities around Scotland. What will they fund?- Podcast episodes to be published in 1000 Better Stories- Short blogs to be published in 1000 Better Stories. These could include short films and photo essays. - Other formats are also welcome such as audio walks, comic strips, illustration or mixed media, as long they tell a story. You must be based in Scotland and your proposed story idea must include one of these criteria:- Community-led climate action- Social justice - Climate solutions.And at least one of these topics:- About or involving a member of SCCAN- Engaging less heard communities/giving voice to underrepresented communities (geographically, socially, young people)

This funding is for projects that support children, young people and families; or that help people to be healthier and have better access to support.Projects should support people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination.Your project should be designed with the people you support. You should:- involve them in how it’s developed, delivered and led- make use of their existing skills and interests- complement and make connections with other services that support them.Projects must meet one of these outcomes:- Children, young people and families thrive.- People have better relationships, connections, and physical or mental health.

The Community Led Local Development Fund is an annual grant fund dedicated to improving life for people living in the Scottish Borders. The fund has been running for over 20 years. Themes funded vary each year but always include looking projects related to social and environmental issues.The fund offers grants for projects that are centred around tackling at least one of the following themes:- Net-Zero/Climate Crisis;- Social Inclusion/ Improving Services for the Public- Poverty Alleviation (especially for children and young people). All grants must be spent by 28 February 2025.The decision making panel (Local Action Group) is made up of local residents and organisations and membership is open to all.The LAG also funds other activities through separate funds such as Business Grants, Youth LAG grant process and direct distribution of low energy/poverty alleviation goods to those in need.

The Cervus Trust is interested in supporting charitable activities under the following themes:- Food Poverty: projects that are empowering and help people to help themselves e.g. community growing projects rather than foodbanks.- Mental Health: projects targeting those with depression and anxiety, support for those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACES), projects that help to develop emotional resilience; projects supporting carers with their mental health.- The Arts: using arts, including music tuition, as an enabling tool to develop skills, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.- Education: projects which involve outdoor education and play are preferred. School-based initiatives will be a low priority unless they involve non-statutory provision and involve the wider community.- Disadvantaged families and children: support for projects that will help families and children to thrive.