Health and wellbeing

Moray Council is issuing a call for a Challenge Fund to take forward projects in the Moray area for a Poverty & Social Inclusion strategy.

Up to £500,000 of European Social Funds are available for this purpose.

With the school summer holidays off to a sunny start, families across Stirlingshire are being urged to get on their bikes and enjoy the great outdoors.

A consultation on new legislation on the sale and use of fireworks and tackling the misuse of pyrotechnics has been published.

The proposed Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Bill follows the report of an independent Fireworks Review Group which recommended tightening legislation to reduce the harm fireworks can cause.

Cycling UK has launched a new project to get more people in rural and remote areas of Scotland walking, wheeling and cycling.

Action Earth 2021 is open for applications now.

Volunteering Matters is offering easy to access environmental grants to help local communities tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. Funded by NatureScot, these grants support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in practical outdoor activities.

The Scottish Government is leading a national mission to improve lives affected by drug use, backed by significant additional resources. 

Corra Foundation will be supporting the Scottish Government with their funding processes and applications are now being welcomed to the Local Support Fund - Micro Grants.

Over £26 million to close the digital divide with the Connecting Scotland programme.

Around 23,000 people will be given new online skills and training to help improve their chances of securing a job or to reduce isolation.

As part of a series of podcasts commisioned by the Scottish Rural Network, the latest OnFarm - Food, Agriculture and Rural Matters podcast looks at the vital issue of farm safety.

First Minister sets out priorities for Government.

Scotland’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be driven by an ambitious programme to build a modern, high-tech economy while staying true to enduring values of fairness and compassion, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Paths for All's Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund offers grants to help people change their behaviours and travel more sustainably.