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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

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

The scheme aims to make one-off grants to voluntary organisations whose work complements the work of Social Work Services. Particular attention will be given to groups operating within priority areas or serving priority groups within the terms of Fife Council Policies. Groups who address equal opportunities issues will also be looked on favourably. Grants are only available to groups involved in the field of social welfare.

The Regional Creatives Fund offers grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund aligns with the Government’s recently announced Creative Places Growth Fund and aims to increase access to careers in the creative industries for people from underserved communities.Projects that focus on:- Upskilling or professional development in creative fields- Building on existing programmes, pilots, or structures that show promise- Creating sustainable pathways into creative careers- Innovative or scalable approaches to creative learning- Collaboration and regional sharing of knowledge/resources- Serving communities or people from government-designated underserved areasIt is essential that you seek to expand or continue an existing creative programme (rather than develop a new one). Projects must operate within the following creative industries: Digital and physical publishing, such as books and podcasts; Film, TV and Performance;Music; Advertising; Fashion; or Gaming.While this fund provides short-term financial support, they are especially keen to build long-term relationships with charity partners. They are more likely to prioritise projects from organisations who are open to ongoing collaboration beyond this round of funding. Funds can also be used for equipment, software, and wages, provided they meaningfully contribute to the project.

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.

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.