Foundation Scotland - Old Luce Community Fund
Details
This charitable fund is provided by GDF Suez, Carscreugh Renewable Energy, Glenchamber Wind Farm, SSE, Greencoat and ScottishPower Renewables, owners of nearby wind farms, who channel their community benefit funds through this single Fund.
The Fund primarily supports projects located within or directly benefiting the Old Luce Community Council area, including the communities of Glenluce, Dunragit and Auchenmalg. It will support charitable activities that:
- enhance quality of life for local residents
- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities
- promote community spirit and encourage community activity.
Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities including. equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities etc.
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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Average:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Applicants have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and are set up on a not-for-private-profit basis. However applicants do not need to be registered charities to apply. Private businesses or individuals may not currently apply to the main fund, but may apply for a micro-grant from the Community Council.
When to apply
The Fund operates up to four funding rounds per year. The next deadlines for 2025 are TBC.
How to apply
Application form and guidance on the Foundation Scotland website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education and training Environment Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities
Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities
Last reviewed 17 days ago
Foundation Scotland
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Charity registered in Scotland SC022910
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15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL
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