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The fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting Ballantrae, South Ayrshire. Applications must benefit the community, which is geographically defined by the community council boundaries.

Priority will be given to applications that fit with the Ballantrae Community Action Plan 2024 - 2029 Priorities:

Theme 1, Working and Learning Develop a local economy, including a visitor economy, underpinned by upskilling the workforce.

Theme 2, Good Local Infrastructure Prioritise protecting and enhancing local facilities and spaces.

Theme 3, Affordable Housing for All Ages Ensure that there is accessible and affordable housing for people at all stages of their lives.

Theme 4, Getting About Easily Traffic and road safety will be a focus to create a safer place. Invest in walks and cycle paths and better transport to enhance connectivity within the community and across the region.

Theme 5, Care and Wellbeing Work towards being a place that looks after its own and has good health and care for older people.

Theme 6, Things to Do Create events and leisure activities to make Ballantrae a vibrant place to live.

Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities including equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities etc.

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Geographical areas funded: South Ayrshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

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

Projects located within or directly benefiting the community of Ballantrae.

When to apply

Application Deadlines:

• 31 January 2025 (Decision Due: mid March)
• 30 April 2025 (Decision Due: late June)
• 30 July 2025 (Decision Due: late September)
• 22 October 2025 (Decision Due: mid December)

Next deadline: 31 Jan 2025

How to apply

Standard grants: apply on Foundation Scotland portal. Large grants: a two-stage process. Complete the initial grant enquiry form. The panel will review the enquiry and agree on whether to invite a full application on future rounds.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education and training Employability services General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Mental health care Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Respite and holidays Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: General public Rural communities Local communities

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