Details

The community fund can support projects which build the sustainability of the local communities as vibrant places to live, work and visit, and support the development of a range of activities and services available to the community such as:

• The running costs of groups
• Employees or essential workers
• Cost consultation and feasibility studies
• Events and festivals
• The cost of purchasing equipment
• Maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities

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Geographical areas funded: Highland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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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

Projects in the following community council areas can apply: Bettyhill, Strathnaver and Altnaharra, Melvich, Strathy and Armadale.

You can apply for a grant if you are: A legally-constituted community group, A non-profit organisation, A registered charity.

When to apply

Application deadlines are:

• 28 February
• 30 June
• 31 October

Next deadline: 28 Feb 2025

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the SSE website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Advice and information Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Disaster and emergency services Education and training Employability services Environment Financial advice and support General charitable activities Health care and wellbeing Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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