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The Kilgallioch Community Fund is part of the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, which is provided by ScottishPower Renewables, from their Kilgallioch Windfarm.

Kilgallioch Community Fund awards can support a wide range of costs and activities. Groups seeking to undertake capital projects in respect of land or assets (e.g. village halls, community spaces) must at the point of application either own the property, or have a minimum ten-year lease in place and be able to evidence this, or be able to meet the ownership/lease requirement within a maximum of three months of an award being offered. Due to high demand on the fund, ongoing running costs, although eligible, are less likely to be supported, as the Board will prioritise support for one-off or new projects. Priority will also be given to groups that have not previously been funded. Standard Grant holders must be able to spend their grant within 12 months of an award. Development Grants can only be used for costs associated with developing a project further ahead of making a Stage 2 Large Grant application.

Priority will also be given to applications that address one or more of the following aims:

• Engage and empower young people, increase employment opportunities for young people and/or attract young families to the area
• Reduce poverty and disadvantage
• Improve connectivity, including transport, access to services and opportunities
• Improve quality of life, health and well-being
• Build capacity for local groups and promote community spirit
• Build sustainable community assets, including capital assets
• Promote, protect and celebrate natural and cultural heritage

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Geographical areas funded: South Ayrshire Dumfries and Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Who can apply

Projects located within or directly benefiting Wigtownshire, Dumfries & Galloway and South Carrick, South Ayrshire, which benefit one or more of those communities. Standard Foundation Scotland eligibility criteria apply.

When to apply

Deadlines:

• 13 October 2025 (for decisions in December)

Next deadline: 13 Oct 2025

How to apply

Apply via Foundation Scotland portal. There is a two-stage application process for large grants.

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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 General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities

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