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The Scottish Government’s Just Transition Participatory Budgeting (PB) Fund is back for a fifth year, giving communities across the North East and Moray a leading role in the journey to net zero.

The Fund supports bold, community-led ideas that make a real difference. Community groups and third sector organisations across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray can apply for grants to deliver an eco-friendly project in their area.

From installing solar panels and battery storage to introducing electric vehicles, improving energy efficiency in community buildings and protecting local environments, the Fund backs practical capital projects that reflect what matters most to local people. Residents will once again have the final say, voting for the projects they want to see funded.

Delivered by ACVO TSI, AVA, tsiMORAY, NESCAN Hub and Money for Moray, the Fund brings partners together once again to support communities across the region. They will be engaging with communities to help you take part in the transition to net zero, sharing ideas and providing project development support and application assistance.

Get involved, share your ideas, and help shape a greener future for the North East of Scotland.

Bids need to demonstrate that projects are able to receive, and spend the total amount of the funding bid in the 2026 to 2027 financial year. Multi-year bids can be made, and may be considered, if capital funding for the Fund becomes available beyond 2026 to 2027. Additional weighting will be given to bids that would be delivered on a co-funded basis.

Previous projects have included energy measures and retrofitting, green jobs, community gardens and food growing, sustainable travel, and creating and restoring greenspaces. More examples of projects funded through the first round can be found on the Fund website.

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Geographical areas funded: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Moray

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Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Fund award sizes

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Who can apply

• all bids must be led by a solvent organisation such as a registered charity or business, or public sector body
• collaborative bids are allowed with supporting evidence
• all bidding organisations must be headquartered, and demonstrate a strong connection to Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City or Moray with project activity and benefits realised within these areas
• there are no restrictions on sector, industry or activity and equal consideration will be given to all bids demonstrating delivery against the mandatory Just Transition Outcome and within the specific geographical remit of the fund

When to apply

Currently closed as of 31 August 2026.

How to apply

Applicants should complete the application form on the fund website (https://www.jtpbfund.scot/)

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport Education and training Environment Science and technology Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged General public People in poverty Rural communities Local communities Urban communities

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