Shetland Community Benefit Fund - Viking Community Fund - Reactive and Proactive Strategic Funds
Details
SCBF will be a ‘project funder’ supporting one-off projects or those that may last several years. Applications for support must be for community-focussed activities which ‘sustain and develop Shetland’s communities’ and clearly focus on the priorities identified in SCBF's business plan.
Strategic Fund priorities:
- More younger people wanting to stay and/or come back to Shetland.
- Better transport links within and between communities.
- Better broadband and/or mobile phone connections.
- Reduced cost of living in Shetland.
- Improved housing supply and affordability.
- Preservation and enhancement of Shetland's natural environment.
The Strategic Proactive Fund is a closed fund where SCBF itself engage with stakeholders to discuss potential initiatives on the fund’s priority issues. Projects which are intended to have a long-term impact on the complex issues involved in the fund’s priorities will be developed into formal applications to SCBF. Please contact SCBF directly if you would like to discuss this funding.
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Geographical areas funded: Shetland
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Groups or organisations in Shetland.
When to apply
Open three times a year. Deadlines:
- 31 October (for decision early December)
- 28 February (for decision mid April)
- 30 June (for decision mid August)
Next deadline: 30 Jun 2025
How to apply
Reactive Fund: apply online.
The Proactive Fund is a closed fund where SCBF itself engage with stakeholders to discuss potential initiatives on the fund’s priority issues. Contact SCBF directly if you would like to discuss this funding.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Housing and shelter Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport Environment Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Homeless or badly housed People in poverty Rural communities Local communities Young people
Last reviewed 23 days ago
Shetland Community Benefit Fund Ltd
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Market House 14 Market Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 9JP
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