South Ayrshire Council - Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund
Summary
The Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund replacement to EU rural development fund LEADER. In 2023/24 there are three funds available: Main Fund, Communities into Action Fund, and Community Asset Management Fund.
Projects must demonstrate fit with at least one of the ARIA Fund priorities for 23/24. These include:
- Community Wealth Building
- Quality of Life
- Enterprise
- Net Zero
You can find full details of all three funds on the Council website.
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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
- The Main and Communities into Action Funds: closed.
- The Community Asset Maintenance Fund: closed.
How to apply
Potential applicants must engage with ARIA Fund staff before applying. Complete the expression of interest form available via the Council website to contact.
Activites funded: Community development & regeneration Environment Energy
Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities
Last reviewed 17 days ago
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