Aberdeenshire Rural Communities Challenge Fund
Details
The Aberdeenshire Local Action Group’s Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2024-25 has been launched and is now live and open for applications. The programme delivers funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Community Led Local Development programme.
Grants are being invited from community groups, charities, public sector organisations and cooperatives throughout Aberdeenshire (excluding the Cairngorms area) and can fund specific activities aimed at benefitting rural communities in the region.
Applications will be assessed and approved by the Aberdeenshire Local Action Group (LAG), a cross-sector partnership which represents rural communities throughout Aberdeenshire.
Grants will be targeted towards capital expenditure which can be delivered before 28th February 2025 and supports one or more of the following priorities:
- Low Carbon Community Buildings
- Active and Connected Communities
Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters
Geographical areas funded: Aberdeenshire
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
- Premium information
- Maximum:
- Premium information
- Average:
- Premium information
- Annually awarded:
- Premium information
- Notes on award amounts:
- Premium information
Who can apply
- Public sector organisations
- Co-operatives
- Charities registered in Scotland
- Constituted community groups or not-for-profit groups
When to apply
Applications close on 11 August 2024.
Next deadline: 11 Aug 2024
How to apply
Access the appliation form an guidance on the Fund website. Applicants are encouraged to contact the team for more information and support.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Arts and culture Community development and regeneration Community facilities Environment Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities
Beneficiaries funded: Children Rural communities Older people Local communities Young people
Last reviewed 4 months ago
Similar funds from other funders
Funding Scotland Premium feature
This feature is only available to SCVO member and supporter organisations.
