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Funding is available to stage an event from 13th September - 8th October 2025 as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival.There are two stages of funding available exclusively for Community Groups:- £150 event contribution- Invitation to apply for funding and support for Marketplace style larger events Marketplace:They are looking to partner with a lead organisation in each area of Highland and Orkney (they already have a partnership event underway in planning for Shetland) to host similar events. You can either work as a collaboration across many organisations or nominate yourself as the lead organisation for your area to bring partners together. Your event should bring together a wide range of groups in your area and include a range of activities. HICH can support with funding including venue & equipment hire, refreshments, activities, marketing and cover some staffing and organisational costs.They have funding available and also can provide Community Development Officer support and the support of their wider team to help you to plan and deliver the event. Their one criteria is that within your event there should be time and space for a Climate Engagement workshop which they will either provide the tools or the staffing to support. Community views from that engagement will help to shape HICH's Climate Conference on 8th October 2025. All events funded must be confirmed with dates/time by 22nd August 2025 for inclusion in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival Programme. Your event must be environmentally sustainable.

The Council has a number of settlement trusts which support projects under a wide range of categories including education, arts, local communities and the environment.Check the website for a full list of trusts and for contact details for each.You can apply for funding from a Settlement Trust if it falls under the following categories:- Prevention of Poverty- Advancement of Education- Advancement of Religion- Saving of Lives-Advancement of Citizenship- Advancement of Arts- Advancement of Public Participation in Sport- Provision of Recreational Facilities- Advancement of Human Rights- Promotion of religious or racial harmony- Promotion of Equality- Advancement of Environmental Protection- Relief of Those In Need- Advancement of Animal Welfare- Analogous Purposes- Advancement of Health