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Peatland Action (PA) is a peatland restoration project run by Scottish Natural Heritage and funded mainly by Scottish Government. The funding primarily supports on-the-ground restoration activities. This includes:- installation of peat dams in man-made ditches to increase water levels- allowing the peat-building mosses called sphagnums to re-establish. - more novel techniques such as peat hag re-vegetating by using the surrounding vegetation to stabilise the bare eroding peat

This option aims to encourage landscape-scale collaborative projects between two or more landowners by providing support for project facilitation and co-ordination. The subsequent management activity can be supported through other options within the Forestry Grant Scheme. Grant support of £250 per day is available for up to 40 days to support the cost of a project coordinator for feasibility (the initial exploratory phase) and consolidation (focusing on the detail of the project). The proposal must be over a landscape scale involving two or more adjoining or nearby land holdings.Support will be provided for a range of collaborative projects that address issues such as:- woodland creation projects that improve water quality and/or mitigate against the risk of flooding (identified through the Woodlands for Water Target Area on the Scottish Forestry Map Viewer)- woodland creation projects that encourage the planting of farm / croft woodlands- woodland creation projects which deliver landscape-scale expansion of forest habitat networks- woodland projects to enhance the survival and expansion of black grouse / capercaillie- native woodland restoration including removal of rhododendron in priority areas identified within the national rhododendron strategy- landscape-scale woodland deer managementwoodland projects that bring farm / croft woodlands into active management- woodland projects which support rural communities to increase the contribution of woodlands to the local economy- tree health projects which support efforts in dealing with P. ramorum outbreaks across communities

Two schemes are available:The Out of School Childcare Grant is available to constituted, non-profit distributing voluntary groups or organisations that develop and provide a registered out of school childcare service. The grant is available to support staff wages, inclusion of children with special needs, staff training, improving quality and adaptation to the physical environment.The Transport Grant is to assist Out of School Clubs to meet the costs of transport and escort duties incurred whilst transporting children from the school to the Out of School Care Club.

The funding can support eligible individuals, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver projects which contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting coastal communities. Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision is that, by 2045, Scotland’s shared stewardship of our marine environment supports ecosystem health, improved livelihoods, economic prosperity, social inclusion and wellbeing.Applications for projects that demonstrate wider collective benefit (e.g. positive outcomes for communities) over and above, or at least in addition to, benefits for an individual organisation, business or person, are more likely to be successful.Any purchases or work carried out on your project must have been completed and fully paid for by 31 March 2026.

The SME Loan provides unsecured, interest free loans from for the installation of energy efficient measures such as lighting and heating upgrades, double glazing and insulation. The loan can be used to pay for: - heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades: from single improvements to controls to complete system replacement- lighting systems: fitting and controls- building fabric: including insulation, draft-proofing, double and secondary glazing- water saving: be it installing a grey water system, harvesting rain water or sampling installing water efficient taps- waste reduction: installation of equipment to improve handing and reduce waste at source.

The Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship allows a creative organisation to host a mid-career or established writer for a year. There is £5000 funding available for a host organisation, and £24,000 for an author. This funding is to enable them to focus on new work. This part of the application process is for potential hosts to apply. Following appointment of a host organisation, they would be expected to manage the recruitment process for selecting a writer.

Participatory Budgeting (PB) gives local residents a direct role in identifying priorities, making decisions, and allocating a portion of public funding. This approach has been implemented across all nine Neighbourhood Planning areas in South Lanarkshire, allowing communities to influence how money is spent in their local area.Priorities and criteria will depend on your local area.Funding must follow the principles: Fair and Inclusive Participatory, Deliberative, Empowering, Creative and Flexible, Transparent, and Part of our democracy.

Funding for village halls each year, which is distributed via the four Federations of Village Halls in the Borders area. Each Federation aims to support the development of the village halls in their area as well as provide training and ongoing advice to Village Hall Committees. With the assistance of this funding they also administer small grant schemes which can offer project funding, and in some cases revenue support.