South Ayrshire Council - Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund (ARIA)
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The Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund replacement to EU rural development fund LEADER. It is led by the ARIA Local Action Group (LAG), a group of representatives from the local area so its decision making is bottom up.
Projects must demonstrate fit with at least one of the ARIA Fund priorities. These include:
- Community Wealth Building
- Quality of Life
- Enterprise
- Net Zero
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Geographical areas funded: South Ayrshire
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Organisations must be based in Rural Ayrshire & the islands of Arran & Cumbrae. There is a finder tool on the Council website to check your eligbility.
Groups eligible to apply include community groups/third sector organisations with a constitution/incorporation. Those without may be able to apply through a parent/sponsor organisation who are constituted/incorporated.
When to apply
Currently closed to new expressions of interest.
How to apply
Complete the expression of interest form in the first instance. This is available online via the Council website.
Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Environment Energy
Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities
Last reviewed about 2 months ago
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