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The Aviva Community Fund supports projects that are fighting climate change and building stronger, more resilient communities across the UK and are investing in two key areas:- Climate Action: Promoting healthy, thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate change- Financial Wellbeing: Helping people take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially independent and ready for anythingAny projects submitted should aim to:- develop a new approach, product or technology; or- implement a new initiative or pilot a new scheme; or- expand existing services to a new area or beneficiary group; or- adapt services to meet today's needs without compromising those of future generationsIf your Climate Action project is focused on action for nature you may be eligible for addition funding through the Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund. You must be working towards:1. Nature restoration2. Nature connectedness and pro-environmental behaviours3. Community cohesion and connection.For full details, visit the Community Fund website.

Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd operate a 206-turbine wind farm in the Clyde Valley. The Clyde Borders Community Fund has been established as a means of enabling a contribution to the communities located around the wind farm. The fund supports the community council areas of Skirling, Upper Tweed and Tweedsmuir. The funding decisions are made by local advisory panel, made up of local residents and representatives from the community councils.The Fund aims to promote community spirit and bring people together; enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; and foster vibrant sustainable communities. It seeks to do this by awarding grants that:- foster social networks & activities that support older people - assist young people to maximise their potential - promote inter-generational relationships - encourage healthy lifestyles and good mental health- support the acquisition, development and use of new community assets, and maintain and enhance existing ones- address the effects of rural isolation, improving access to services and improving transport - support skills development and non-profit making initiatives that will nurture a thriving and diverse local economy- protect the environment and advance the area’s heritage; - strengthen the ability of local people and groups to continue to make a difference within their communities

The Panel will welcome applications that propose to work across the Community Council area and which would benefit the the community of Cockburnspath & Cove. Groups located outwith the Fund area can apply, provided that the project can clearly demonstrate and evidence impact for the area.The fund provides grants to support charitable activities that:- Enhance the quality of life for the local residents.- Contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities.- Promote community spirit and encourage community activity.- Preserve, enhance or give better access to culture, heritage and the environment.Cockburnspath & Cove Community Council has published a Community Action Plan for the area, based on consultations with local residents. The Fund will particularly welcome applications for grants that contribute towards the priorities and themes identified in the Community Action Plan. As well as demonstrating a fit with at least one of the outcomes above, priority for grants can be given to projects that demonstrate the following additional criteria:- Local procurement- Sustainable development- Local consultation- Partnership working