Foundation Scotland - RWE Lochelbank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
Details
The developers of the Lochelbank Wind Farm, RWE Innogy UK provide this Fund for the benefit of residents in the geographic areas represented by the Community Councils of Glenfarg and Bridge of Earn. Money from the Fund will be used to support community projects and activities in these areas.
The Fund will provide grants to 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.
Community groups can access funding through two available grant programmes:
- Main Grants: open to constituted groups and charities with a focus on community cohesion, sustainable communities and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
- Microgrants: can be applied for at any time to fund new and small-scale activity.
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Geographical areas funded: 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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- Average:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Groups and organisations working to benefit people in any of the communities within Earn and Glenfarg community council areas can apply.
Your group does not need to be a registered charity to apply for a grant; however, your group should be a non-profit organisation with charitable aims and objectives, and this should be reflected in your constitution or governing document.
When to apply
Upcoming deadlines are:
- 18 February 2025
- 29 July 2025
Next deadline: 18 Feb 2025
How to apply
Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website. Applications for micro-grants can be made by contacting the relevant Community Council. Details are available on the Foundation Scotland website.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Recreation and social activities
Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities
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Foundation Scotland
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