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The Outer Hebrides Community Led Local Development Local Action Group (CLLD LAG) have launched their 2026-27 Fund, which offers funding for projects which support the LAG’s mission of responding directly to local needs and delivering action while taking cognisance of local culture across the Outer Hebrides.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that collaboration and community empowerment through inclusion, equality and diversity is at the heart of their proposed project and that the funded activity will align closely with at least one of the 2026-27 LAG’s funding priorities, which are:

• Community Wealth Building (including addressing the causes and impacts of poverty);
• Dùthchas and Dualchas with a focus on identifying new - approaches that can lead to economic benefits;
• Mitigating Climate Change and working towards Net Zero; and
• Connectivity and efficient & sustainable Transport.

Funding requests must be for activity which:

• has an immediate, demonstrable impact;
• helps raise the profile of CLLD;
• incorporates a collaborative approach, e.g. projects which - demonstrate inter-island or across-community working; and
• demonstrates community buy-in, alignment with community plans and/or that a significant community need is being addressed.

Projects are further encouraged to use CLLD funding:

• as part of a wider match-funding package (ideally either as a final input or to unlock funding from other sources); and
• to support their organisation’s sustainable development and business plan.

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Geographical areas funded: Na h-Eileanan Siar

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Applicants must be based in the Outer Hebrides and the proposed project and its beneficiaries located there.

• various constituted not-for profit community organisations
• sole traders 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

See fund guidance for more detail.

When to apply

Applications are now closed.

How to apply

It is recommended that you contact the OH CLLD Coordinator ([email protected]) at an early stage to discuss your project and ensure its eligibility. Application form available on the Council website.

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Exclusions

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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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