Summary

The Seed and Development Fund is open to any Fife community group who would like to start up a climate project or build their capacity to deliver climate action locally.

Funding can be used by groups to start up a new project, take forward existing plans, or to increase their capacity to take climate action.

• Project Start Up: Groups can use the Seed and Development Fund to start up a new climate action project. For example, to set up a community fridge, community garden or a tool library. It can also be used to take forward existing climate action plans. The fund can be used as match funding for climate projects.
• Project Development: The Fund can be used to develop climate action plans for your community, for example to carry out feasibility studies or pay consultancy fees.
• Building Capacity: The Fund can be used to build your group’s capacity to deliver climate action. This could include training costs that address a learning need; website development; volunteer expenses; utilities or running costs; or a vital piece of equipment.

Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) administer this funding as part of the Fife Climate Hub project and in partnership with Climate Action Fife.

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Geographical areas funded: Fife

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Who can apply

Local community groups or organisations based in, and working in, Fife can apply. Applications will only be accepted from constituted, non-profit-distributing organisations.

They are looking for applications from grassroots organisations that are community-led. Groups need to have their own bank accounts or partner with organisations that do.

When to apply

The Seed and Development Fund is open for applications on an ongoing basis and the final date for submission is 31 January 2025. Grants must be spent by 22 March 2025.

Next deadline: 31 Jan 2025

How to apply

To apply, download the application form on the fund website and submit via email. Please also send a copy of your constitution.

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts & culture Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities Education & training Environment Organisational development & capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Black & Ethnic Minorities Carers Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public Homeless or badly housed Care experienced people Socially isolated people LGBTQI people People in poverty Rural communities Men Mental health conditions Offenders & ex-offenders Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Refugees & asylum seekers Religious & Belief Groups Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Unemployed Victims of crime & abuse Volunteers Women & girls Young people Veterans & armed forces personnel Urban communities

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