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The Blackford Community Fund is a charitable fund to benefit residents of the Blackford Community Council area in Perth & Kinross local authority. The Fund has been created with a donation by Ochil Developments (the developer of the G West development near Blackford) to Blackford Community Council, and community benefit funds provided by EDF Power Solutions, owner of the Burnfoot Hill, Burnfoot North and Rhodders wind farms. The Fund is intended to be a lasting resource for the community of Blackford.

The Fund's purpose is to support community groups and charities working in the Blackford Community Council area, providing grants for activities which:

• Bring people together to build a sense of community
• Celebrate and develop Blackford's musical and cultural heritage
• Help older residents to stay connected
• Improve the look and feel of the village

The fund can support a wide variety of groups and projects.

Applications that will benefit older residents of the community are particularly welcome.

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Geographical areas funded: Perth and Kinross

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

Premium information

Who can apply

Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Blackford can apply. You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your group/organisation must meet these standard eligibility criteria.

Local groups without a formal constitution may wish to partner with a local constituted group in order to apply for a grant.

Applications from groups/organisations located out with the fund area will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate a clear benefit for residents within the fund area.

When to apply

Applications now open. Application deadlines:

• 13 March 2026 (for decisions mid May 2026)
• 7 August 2026 (for decisions early October 2026)

Next deadline: 13 Mar 2026

How to apply

Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website. Those wishing to apply for more than £1,500 are advised to call the Community Funds Adviser to discuss their application before submitting.

Contact information

Exclusions

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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 General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Older people Local communities

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