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The Granite Heart Fund offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, in particular those not in receipt of regular funding. Funded through their community charity shops and generous supporters, they award grants regularly, typically between £50 and £500, with larger awards considered in special cases.They prioritise projects that deliver real benefit to local people and communities, and which align with their charitable objectives.Applications must demonstrate a clear benefit to the community in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and support at least one of Granite Heart’s charitable purposes, which include:- Helping people and communities experiencing poverty, hardship or disadvantage;- Supporting learning, skills development, and access to education for all ages;- Improving health, quality of life and mental well-being, and tackling health inequalities;- Strengthening communities through inclusion, diversity, equality and cohesion;- Promoting arts, culture, heritage and science in ways that enrich local life;- Encouraging participation in sport and physical activity for better well-being; and- Protecting the environment, promoting sustainability, and caring for animals.