SSE - Hydro Community Fund
Details
This new community fund is open to projects that support residents in the community council areas which proudly host SSE's hydro assets.
The Hydro Community Fund priorities are:
- To protect the natural environment of the local area, including landscapes, natural habitats and biodiversity.
- To enhance access to safe, affordable and sustainable community transport opportunities and low-carbon solutions within the local area.
- To improve access to affordable, quality and safe housing, including developing community housing initiatives, enhancing local housing stock and improving home energy efficiency schemes.
- To encourage the establishment and sustainable economic growth of small businesses, including social enterprises.
- To develop and improve community assets and infrastructure such as halls, hubs and paths.
- To promote the physical and mental well-being of communities through community arts, culture, sports and recreation.
For this fund, the panel are also interested in projects that support education, skills development, and employment opportunities. However, no specific priority will be given, as all project areas will be considered equally.
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Geographical areas funded: North Ayrshire Argyll and Bute Highland Na h-Eileanan Siar Perth and Kinross
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
The fund is open to applications from not-for-profit groups located within (and for the benefit of the residents of) the following community council areas: Ardgour; Arran; Arrochar, Tarbet & Ardlui; Blair Atholl & Struan; Chliostair; Colintraive & Glendaruel; Comrie & District; Contin; Cairndow; Creich; Dalwhinnie; Dornie & District; East Kintyre; Fort Augustus & Glenmoriston; Garve & District; Gisla; Glengarry; Gairloch; Glenlyon & Loch Tay; Killiecrankie, Fincastle & Tummel; Killin; Kilmorack; Inveraray; Kilninver & Kilmelford; Kingussie; Lairg; Lochalsh; Lochbroom; Kiltarlity; Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconnon; Morar; Pitlochry & Moulin; Portree; Rannoch; Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge & Achnacarry; St Fillans; Stratherick & Foyers; Strathglass; Taynult; West Loch Fyne.
When to apply
Open for applications. Deadlines for 2026:
- 10 December (for panel meeting February 2027)
Next deadline: 10 Dec 2026
How to apply
Complete the application form online.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Animal welfare Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Disaster and emergency services Education and training Employability services Environment General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Mental health care Organisational development and capacity building Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Social care and welfare Energy Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: Local communities
Last reviewed 16 days ago
Scottish & Southern Energy SSE
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Inveralmond House 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3AQ
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