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This is a Government initiative which was introduced to reduce the impact of landfill sites on neighbouring communities by funding local environmental projects. The aim of the scheme is to enable landfill operators to support various types of environmental projects by donating a percentage of their landfill tax liability.Projects must conform to one of the following criteria:- projects that involve reclaiming land, the use of which has been prevented by some previous activity- projects that reduce or prevent pollution on land- projects that provide or maintain public amenities or parks within 10 miles of a landfill site- delivery of biodiversity conservation for UK species habitats- projects to restore or repair buildings for religious worship, or of architectural or historical interest within 10 miles of a landfill site- community based recycling, re-use and waste prevention projects

Small Grants focuses on work that addresses the impacts of poverty and/or trauma under one or more of the following themes: - Financial wellbeing- Emotional wellbeing and relationships- Educational and work pathways. They seek to fund work that: meets people's immediate needs, provides earlier help, tests new approaches or does more of what work, and is universal or targeted. See website for details of target groups.

This year, the funding criteria has been expanded and they welcome application from projects in any of the following areas:- Providing support to improve mental health.- Enabling participation in physical activity.- Enabling participation in the arts.- Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty.- Supporting marginalised groups and tackling inequality.- Improving biodiversity and responding to the climate emergency.- Improving green spaces and increasing access to the outdoors.

The GRID Civic Grant Funds have been set up by Glasgow University to support communities in its surrounding areas, and are intended to help local groups make an enduring positive impact for those living, working and learning within Glasgow Riverside Innovation District. Projects may be new ideas, or opportunities to expand existing community projects.Example proposals may cover any of the following – non exhaustive – sorts of initiatives: - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion focused initiatives - Health, Wellbeing and Fitness / Sport- Sustainability and climate change - Food poverty - Arts, heritage, and culture - Education and outreach - Finance / debt advice - Any group set up to represent underrepresented groups in society or special interest groups (examples of such groups might include, but not limited to, multi-cultural groups, women’s groups, men’s mental health groups, LGBTQ+ youth groups)- Community spaces

Community Choices will let communities across the Council area decide how money is spent in your neighbourhood. The fund aims to make your area fairer, healthier, more connected and more inclusive. Groups and organisations can apply to two separate funds: a small grants programme and a capital programme.Small Grants Programme:- The Community Choices Small Grants programme offers local residents the opportunity to suggest project and activity ideas they want to make happen and to receive public funds in their ward to do it. It can fund activity costs, equipment and supplied.Place Based Capital Programme:- The Capital funds programme can be used to invest in resources and facilities for the benefit of the community and must be able to continue to offer public benefit throughout their lifetime. Capital spend is expected to create something new, improve an existing asset, or purchase equipment.

The Tannach and District Charitable Wind Farm Trust manages funds from the Wathegar Wind Farm and Wathegar 2 Wind Farm. The Fund supports community groups and charities working in the Tannach and District area that provide activities or services which promote community spirit and bring people together, enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being and foster a vibrant, sustainable community.The outcomes for the Tannach & District Wind Farm Charitable Trust Fund are as follows:1. There are more and better opportunities to take part in sports and recreational pursuits2. Access to and through settlements is safer3. People of all ages enjoy more, better and varied activities and services4. Community life is enhanced and maintained through a wide range of activities, eventsand improved amenity of settlements5. Economic activity is encouraged within the Fund area6. People have more vocational skills and experience7. The natural and cultural heritage is more valued, experienced and understood by bothvisitors and residents8. Energy use in homes and community buildings is more sustainable9. Tourism opportunities are promoted and created in the Fund area