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Groups to benefit from £10 million of 'Supporting Communities Fund'
The funding from the Scottish Government’s Supporting Communities Fund will go directly to more than 250 community groups. Read more -
Support for SMEs doubles to £90 million
The First Minister has announced a further £45 million for the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund Read more -
Funding to get people online
A new £5 million programme will offer an internet connection, training and support, and a laptop or tablet to vulnerable people. Read more -
Legislation grants new powers over Common Agricultural Policy
Legislation which allows the Common Agricultural Policy to be simplified and improved post-Brexit has passed Stage 1. Read more -
Further investment from Scottish Government for Mental Health Support
Key mental health services to support families, young people and autistic people are to receive more than £1 million additional funding. Read more -
LEADER Projects respond to COVID-19
Rural Perth & Kinross LEADER have produced a newsletter which highlights how some of their projects are responding to COVID-19 Read more -
'Scotland in miniature' could provide carbon-reduction blueprint
Farmers team up to tackle climate change and COVID-19 Read more -
Expansion of COVID-19 testing announced by First Minister
Among the new testing measures will be Mobile Testing Units situated in various locations throughout Scotland. Read more -
Scotland Food & Drink launch 'Support Local' directory
More than 140 Scottish food and drink businesses including brewers, dairies and seafood distributors have already signed up to the platform. Read more -
Third Sector Resilience Fund reopens for second phase
Due to the overwhelming demand for the TSRF, the Scottish Government has announced a second phase to the fund and pledged additional funding. Read more