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Community Led Local Development (CLLD) is administered by a Local Action Group (LAG) with funding made available by the Scottish Government. This LAG – the Outer Hebrides Community Led Local Development Local Action Group (OH CLLD LAG) – covers the area of the Outer Hebrides.

This fund is intended to complement objectives achieved through the earlier 2024-25 CLLD Fund (which was for capital expenditure) and aims to facilitate projects which have the potential to have a positive impact on a number of the communities and islands. A strong collaborative approach is encouraged and the requested CLLD support should enable projects to unlock further funding or move an existing project forward significantly.

Projects must support the LAG’s overarching vision of increasing collaboration and Community Empowerment through inclusion, equality and diversity.

Projects must align with the LAG’s priorities for 2024-25, which are:

• Community Wealth Building;
• Supporting children and young people;
• Dùthchas and Dualchas*, with a focus on identifying new approaches that can lead to economic benefits.
• Working towards Net Zero;
• Transport;
• Fair work and Employability.

Projects must further:

• create benefits across a number of our communities or islands;
• help unlock further funding and/or move an existing project forward significantly;
• incorporate a collaborative approach.

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Geographical areas funded: Na h-Eileanan Siar

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Who can apply

Any properly constituted, voluntary and locally based, community group or organisation can apply, as well as sole traders (not individuals) or businesses that can demonstrate a clear community benefit to their project. Public sector organisations that can demonstrate that their project will significantly benefit the third and/or private sector. Evidence of strong collaboration with third and/or private sector partners in the project design is desirable and partnership applications encouraged. Applicants must be based in the Outer Hebrides and the proposed project and its beneficiaries located there.

When to apply

Apply now. Closes at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 8 January 2025.

Next deadline: 8 Jan 2025

How to apply

It is recommended that you contact the OH CLLD Coordinator (ohclld@cnesiar.gov.uk) at an early stage to discuss your project and ensure its eligibility. Application form available on the Council website.

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport Education and training Employability services Environment Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Children General public Socially isolated people Rural communities Local communities Young people

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