Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) - Crown Estate Revenues Fund (CERF)
Details
Crown Estate Revenues Funding (CERF) aims to support community projects across the Western Isles. The CERF is distributed to community groups seeking to improve infrastructure and economic development in their area. Engagement throughout the process will be required by Ward area forums to identify local needs and aspirations. Ultimately, local people decide on their own priorities.
Projects must be able to demonstrate that they address one of the following priorities:
- alignment with one of the themes within the Outer Hebrides Economic Recovery Strategy: community recovery; digital recovery; green recovery
- improves community resilience
- delivers positive climate and net zero impacts
- impacts on the challenges of depopulation
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Geographical areas funded: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital
Fund award sizes
- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
charities, properly constituted community groups, voluntary and social enterprises, co-operatives and community ownership initiatives, development trusts
When to apply
Currently closed. Due to reopen in 2025.
How to apply
Application form on the website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities Environment Science & technology Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: General public Socially isolated people Rural communities Local communities Urban communities
Last reviewed 2 months ago
Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)
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Council Offices Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW
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