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Funding is available to stage an event from 13th September - 8th October 2025 as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival.

There are two stages of funding available exclusively for Community Groups:

• £150 event contribution
• Invitation to apply for funding and support for Marketplace style larger events

Marketplace: They are looking to partner with a lead organisation in each area of Highland and Orkney (they already have a partnership event underway in planning for Shetland) to host similar events. You can either work as a collaboration across many organisations or nominate yourself as the lead organisation for your area to bring partners together. Your event should bring together a wide range of groups in your area and include a range of activities. HICH can support with funding including venue & equipment hire, refreshments, activities, marketing and cover some staffing and organisational costs.

They have funding available and also can provide Community Development Officer support and the support of their wider team to help you to plan and deliver the event. Their one criteria is that within your event there should be time and space for a Climate Engagement workshop which they will either provide the tools or the staffing to support. Community views from that engagement will help to shape HICH's Climate Conference on 8th October 2025.

All events funded must be confirmed with dates/time by 22nd August 2025 for inclusion in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival Programme. Your event must be environmentally sustainable.

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Geographical areas funded: Highland Na h-Eileanan Siar Orkney Shetland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant, Staff time, Other resources

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Open to community or voluntary organisations in Highland, Orkney or Shetland Islands Local Authority areas. To receive funding, you must be a member of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub. Membership of the Hub is free of charge.

When to apply

Currently closed. 2025 applications opened in June.

How to apply

Apply via on the online form on the Hub website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Environment Recreation and social activities Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: General public Rural communities Local communities

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