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The purpose of the trust is to support the regeneration and development of the Outer Hebrides through disbursement of Community Benefit secured from the local deployment of Renewable Energy installations.

Applicants should meet at least one of the WIDT's objectives:

• advancement of citizenship and community development
• prevention or relief of poverty
• advancement of environmental protection or improvement
• advancement of education
• and advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science including the Gaelic language.

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Geographical areas funded: Na h-Eileanan Siar

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Applications are invited from properly constituted community groups only, whose application meets the WIDT's objectives.

When to apply

Now open. Apply by 4pm on Monday 19 October 2026. Any applications submitted after that time will go to the November meeting if funds have not been exhausted.

Once the fund has been expended it will close until September 2027.

Next deadline: 19 Oct 2026

How to apply

Apply using the enquiry form on the Trust website

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Environment Financial advice and support General charitable activities Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Science and technology Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities

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