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

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities

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