South Ayrshire Council - Coastal Communities Fund
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South Ayrshire’s Coastal Community Fund has been established to invest funds from the region’s allocation of net revenue from Scottish Crown Estate marine assets out to 12 nautical miles across South Ayrshire.
Applications should:
- demonstrate tangible benefits to the economy and/or safety, health and wellbeing of coastal communities.
- demonstrate their contribution to the Council Priorities and Commitments
Fund priorities are:
For small grant only:
- To assist with barriers to sustain the group
- To develop new projects/ideas
For development grant only:
- deliver improvements to public places that will increase the number of visitors
- make coastal communities more attractive places to live and work
- demonstrate a strong link to local strategies and local place plans
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Geographical areas funded: South Ayrshire
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Third Sector organisations/community groups with a constitution and appropriate governance and financial arrangements in place, proportionate to the value of the application. All applicants must be active in South Ayrshire Council’s area and spend any agreed funding such that it benefits people in coastal communities in this area.
When to apply
Applications are currently closed as of 29 June 2026.
How to apply
All applications to the fund must be made via the Your Area Your Voice Your Choice site.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Disaster and emergency services Environment Organisational development and capacity building Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare Energy Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities
Last reviewed 25 days ago
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