Foundation Scotland - Glenkens & District Community Fund
Details
Glenkens & District Community Fund will distribute funds provided by Blackcraig Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd from its Blackcraig wind farm, and Greencoat from its Windy Rig wind farm, both in Dumfries & Galloway.
The purpose of the fund is to support our communities to be connected, resilient and carbon-neutral places, where people will want to live, work and visit, to bring up their families, and to grow old. Priorities for the fund are directly linked to the Glenkens & District Community Action Plan.
The fund’s current priorities are:
- A Connected Community
- An Asset Rich Community
- An Economically Flourishing Community
- A Carbon Neutral Community
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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries & Galloway
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Main grants from the fund can support projects located within or directly benefiting people in the following community council areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham, Crossmichael & District, Dalry, Dunscore, Glencairn, The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish and Parton.
When to apply
Upcoming deadlines are:
- 10 March 2025 (for meeting 13 May 2025)
Next deadline: 10 Mar 2025
How to apply
You can apply for up to £25,000 online via the Foundation Scotland website. For grants over £25,000, contact Foundation Scotland to discuss your project.
Activites funded: Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Transport Education & training Employability services Environment Financial advice & support Energy
Beneficiaries funded: Local communities
Last reviewed 19 days ago
Foundation Scotland
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Charity registered in Scotland SC022910
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15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL
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