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An Analysis of the Consultation Responses to the Energy Efficiency Action Plan
The Climate Change (Scotland) Act commits the Scottish Government to prepare and publish a plan for promoting,Energy Efficiency Action Plan sets out a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency by the Scottish Government,Conserve and Save, was published in October 2009 by the Scottish Government.
Mass Localism - a way to help small communities solve big social challenges
Given the growing pressure on government finances, these are important benefits.,Government has traditionally found it difficult to support genuine local solutions while achieving national,This discussion paper offers a solution: an approach by which central and local government can encourage
Review of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001
This research was undertaken by Craigforth for the Scottish Government in order to to inform the Government's
Equal opportunities and the Scottish Parliament: a progress review
order to contribute to understanding of the progress made by the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government,This review focuses on the situation in relation to health, education, local government and transport
Housing, Race and Community Cohesion
Report looking critically at government policies on 'race', 'equality' and community cohesion, from the,It argues that there is a gap between what government says should be done, and the realities and practicalities
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/housing-race-and-community-cohesion
Evaluation of participatory budgeting activity in Scotland 2016-2018
output of an evaluation of Participatory Budgeting activity in Scotland commissioned by the Scottish Government,The specific areas of focus for the evaluation, as determined by the Scottish Government, were the identifiable,funder/beneficiary relationship) , Transference (closer involvement of community members in the governance,for those who are vulnerable or marginalised. work towards cultural change at all levels of local government
Feisean Nan Gaidheal - Maoin nan Ealan GÃ idhlig
Maoin nan Ealan Gà idhlig is a scheme funded by Creative Scotland and administered on its behalf by Fèisean nan Gà idheal. It is open to organisations and individuals. Maoin nan Ealan Gà idhlig is designed to assist the delivery of Gaelic arts projects. In 2023-24, priority will be given to arts projects which:- Are delivered through the medium of Gaelic- Contribute to the use or learning of Gaelic- Enable individual artists, groups of artists, or arts organisations to create and/or present work - Involve international partnerships- Enable individual artists to address personal development needs- Develop skills within arts organisations or communities as a means to creating sustainability.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000M6kB4EAJ/feisean-nan-gaidheal-maoin-nan-ealan-g-idhlig
Shared Care Scotland - Short Breaks Fund: Better Breaks
Better Breaks is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund, operated by Shared Care Scotland on behalf of the National Carers Organisations and the Scottish Government. The purpose of the Short Breaks Fund is to increase the range, availability, and choice of short breaks for unpaid carers and those they care for across Scotland.The Better Breaks programme funds a wide range of short breaks projects and services, including activities and breaks for:- Disabled children and young people without their carers- Families to enjoy together- Young/sibling carers with the person they care forProjects must be able to evidence how their activities will benefit both children and young people with disabilities and their carers, by providing a break from their normal routine. These breaks should increase opportunities for children and young people to engage in activities they enjoy, give carers a break from their caring role, and improve wellbeing for all involved.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003i3EgEAI/shared-care-scotland-short-breaks-fund-better-breaks
The ARIA Fund empowers local communities to address their unique challenges. As part of the Scottish Government's Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme, ARIA operates through a bottom-up decision-making process, with funding priorities and project selections determined by representatives from the local area who form the Local Action Group (LAG).There are 2 funds: the Main Fund, and Community Asset Maintenance Fund.Main Fund:Projects must demonstrate fit with at least one of the ARIA Fund priorities. These include:- Community Wealth Building- Quality of Life- Community Led Tourism (CLT) - Enterprise- Net ZeroCommunity Asset Maintenance Fund:The Community Asset Maintenance Fund supports the production of a property condition register (also known as a repairs register). This assesses the internal and external condition of the building and includes a costed schedule of repairs alongside a proposed maintenance plan with indicative dates for periodic upkeep (e.g., external decoration, gutter clearance, etc.). ARIA also offers a £2,000 sinking fund to help finance repairs.
The Shetland CLLD Programme is a grant fund provided by the Scottish Government. The delivery of Shetland CLLD is overseen by the Shetland Islands Local Action Group (LAG) – a group of representatives from organisations with economic, social, environmental and community interests in Shetland. The CLLD grant fund is administered by Shetland Islands Council on behalf of the LAG. The principal focus for activity is to support sustainable projects which can be reflected within the programme’s four priority areas:- Helping families and services through the cost-of-living crises, including helping to address the drivers of child poverty- Increasing community capacity to address rural challenges- Transforming the economy to deliver net zero- Creating sustainable local servicesProjects that support one or more of the programme priorities will be considered for funding.