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Funding streams for community groups announced
An array of funds across Scotland are now available to community groups.
Several organisations have recently announced funding support for a range of initiatives relevant to rural and island Scotland.
These range from supporting young people through capacity-building support to small youth organisations to support for communities during prolonged power interruptions caused by storms.
If you are seeking information about funding opportunities, our funding search tool provides a free local, online funding search for charities, community groups or social enterprises. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.
Find out more about newly announced funding opportunities below.
The UK Youth Fund is offering unrestricted grants and development support to small youth organisations working with young people in certain eligible areas across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
The fund is open to organisations with an annual turnover of less than £500,000 that are delivering services for young people. Support aims to help organisations build resilience, strengthen delivery and increase long-term impact.
Find out more from YouthLink Scotland
Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks Powering Communities to Net Zero fund
- Our Powering Communities to Net Zero fund helps communities in central southern England and the north of Scotland become more resilient in the face of our increasingly-volatile climate. It also supports the adoption of low-carbon technologies to help decarbonise communities.
- Low-carbon technology (LCT) fund helps support the purchase and adoption of new low-carbon technologies like heat pumps and solar panels – and energy-saving measures when combined with LCT installations – by non-profit organisation
- Physical and environmental resilience fund provides grants to support communities during prolonged power interruptions caused by storms, and to aid their ability to cope in periods of severe weather.
Moray Climate Action Network (CAN) Small Grants Fund – Opening Soon
Moray CAN is a network of groups, organisations, and individuals working together to tackle climate change in Moray.
Their aim is to inspire, engage and support Moray communities to take tangible steps towards a more sustainable future.
The Moray CAN Small Grants Fund opens on Monday 4 May and closes on Monday 15 June at 5pm.
This offers small grants to support local action on climate and nature across Moray.
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Individuals: can apply for up to £200
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Community groups and organisations: up to £2,000
Moray CAN welcome applications from both new and established groups, as well as individuals with ideas to support climate action, nature restoration and stronger local communities. Full guidance and application form will be available when the fund is officially open.
An array of other funds are also noted on the website and worth a look at the link: Funding — Moray Climate Action Network
