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The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities.

Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.

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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries & Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

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Who can apply

The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development by supporting the charitable activities of community, not-for-profit groups. Grants are paid directly to Community Councils / Community Associations. If groups from one of the above community council areas wish to apply for North Rhins funds they should contact their local Community Council directly.

When to apply

Applications can be submitted at any time to Foundation Scotland, but an application must be received at least two weeks before a Community Council meeting for it to be considered at that meeting. The dates for all the planned meetings are available on the Lairg Community Council website.

How to apply

Each Community Council has its own guidance on how groups apply to them and who receives grants. For further information about this please contact your local Community Council / Community Association directly - contact details available on the Foundation Scotland fund detail page.

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Activites funded: Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities General charitable activities

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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