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The Moray Local Action Fund 2026-27 is an opportunity to secure funding for projects benefiting the people of Moray. The fund is intended to enable community led activity focusing on the main aim of supporting a just transition to a wellbeing economy working for people, places and planet.All projects must demonstrate that they advance inclusion,equality and diversity while addressing at least one of these priorities:- A Fair & Just Moray- Moray in Harmony with Nature- A Resilient & Thriving Moray- A Connected & Accessible Moray- An Economy Promoting Wellbeing for People & PlanetThe funder is particularly interested in funding projects that will help to address some of the root causes of poverty and a move to a sustainable, carbon-neutral future, and/or helping to reduce pressures on public services through prevention, community capacity-building, and increased community resilience. They also welcome projects directly addressing all aspects of poverty, and particularly child poverty.Proposals can be submitted through either of two funding streams:- Main Grants Scheme, for projects applying for £5,000 or more from the Moray Local Action Fund – please note that only in exceptional circumstances will applications for more than £25,000 be considered.- Small Grants Scheme, for projects applying for less than £5,000 from the Moray Local Action FundThe Funding available for 2026-27 is both revenue and capital funding.

Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) is a nationally important energy project, designed to transport clean electricity from Peterhead in Scotland to England via a 505 km subsea cable.This fund is split into a large fund, which can support strategic community improvement projects across Peterhead and the surrounding area, and micro-grants which are available to support community groups and individuals with smaller, local projects and causes. Funding is available between 2025 and 2029.The fund is aimed specifically at communities in the following Community Council areas: - Peterhead- Boddam- Cruden- Buchan East- Longside & District

The Small Grants Fund supports groups who wish to engage their communities in climate related activities. The fund aims to encourage new climate action and conversation in communities who are less engaged on climate issues. It is a requirement that funded activities are used to get the climate conversation going in your communities.Groups could run activities such as climate-themed film showings, ‘climate conversation’ discussion groups, led walks with a climate-change theme or a climate change litter pick. Groups are encouraged to run activities during Fife Climate Festival.Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) administers this funding as part of the Fife Climate Hub project and in partnership with Climate Action Fife.

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

This funding is for organisations in Scotland currently funded by TNLCF. It supports organisations to:- try out new ideas and ways of working- develop their organisation and improve their current workTo apply for this funding, your organisation must:- currently have funding from TNLCF for one or more projects- work with people affected by poverty, disadvantage or discrimination- involve the people you support in designing how you work.The work that TNLCF funds must meet one of these outcomes:- overcome challenges and plan for the future- try out new ideas and ways of working.You can meet both outcomes, but it will not improve your chances of getting funding.

This funding is for communities in Scotland: people who share an identity, interest or experience, or people living in the same place. They're looking for projects that will help people connect more with each other, and will support projects that are open, inclusive and led by their community.Your project must achieve at least 2 of these outcomes:- build positive relationships- support people’s health or wellbeing- help people improve their access and connection to nature- make a positive difference to the environment.These are a few examples of projects that achieve their outcomes:- a regular programme of activities that improve the wellbeing of the community. And help people to connect with each other.- community kitchens, larders, pantries and advice or support activities- community gardens or growing projects- environment clear ups, waste reducing activities or mending, repairing and upcycling workshops.

This fund supports local communities that live near a series of projects taking place in the region, which are collectivelly called the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV Strategy.The fund is open to projects providing significant benefits in the following communities:- Glenorchy & Innishail- Inverary- Furnace- West Loch Fyne- Lochgilphead- Ardrishaig- Dunadd- Tarbert & Skipness- East Kintyre- West KintyreTo be eligible for funding from the Large Project Fund, your project must support one or more of the following themes:- Addressing the root causes of depopulation (for instance, by enhancing infrastructure such as affordable housing, transport, broadband; providing education, skills and training opportunities; establishing or supporting community services and facilities). - Improving connectivity (for instance, by providing activities for groups experiencing social isolation including younger people, older people and marginalised groups; improving access to transport including community transport).- Tackling the climate and biodiversity crises (for instance, through sustainability initiatives; nature restoration projects; improving access to nature and active travel).Revenue and capital funding is available.

Social & Community Capital is a charity funded by Royal Bank of Scotland to help social enterprises, charities and community businesses. They provide funding and support for organisations based in the key focus areas of Midlands, North West of England and Scotland who don't qualify for mainstream finance.There are four loans to meet different needs:- Property Purchase Loan: Funding to renovate or purchase a property. Apply for £30k to £500k.- Flexible Growth Funding: Looking to grow and increase your impact. Apply for £30k to £350k.- Working Capital LoanFlexible finance to cover overheads and smooth out cashflow. Apply for £30k to £250k.- Bridging Loan: Pay VAT or cover overheads before grant funding arrives. Apply for £30k to £250k.