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The West Lothian Development Trust fund distributes money received from windfarm developments in West Lothian. The Trust administers five grant funds from the following Windfarms: Black Law, Pateshill, Tormywheel, Pearie Law, Harburnhead, and Cowdenhead.

Projects should meet one of the following priorities;

• relieve poverty, advance education or social purposes beneficial to an eligible community
• promote and encourage environmental improvement or enhancement
• secure investment, create employment, implement training, promote or secure sustainable development
• provide or assist in the provision of renewable energy.

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Geographical areas funded: West Lothian

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Community groups, charities or public sector bodies. Check the Trust website for details of the geographical areas they cover.

When to apply

The West Lothian Development Trust meets bi monthly to assess applications. Applications must be received by 5pm, one week prior to the date of meetings.

Upcoming deadline dates are:

• Wednesday 19th November 2025, 5pm

Next deadline: 19 Nov 2025

How to apply

Application forms and guidance on the Trust website. There are separate forms for Small and Main grant applications.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Education and training Employability services Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Science and technology Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged People in poverty Local communities

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