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The fund aims to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community. They are keen to support community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, philanthropic or benevolent in purpose.

You do not have to be a registered charity to apply for funding but you do have to be able to demonstrate real community impetus and benefits.

Projects should benefit people living in Arbuthnott; Benholm and Johnshaven; Gourdon; Inverbervie; Mearns; St Cyrus.

Please check the fund guidelines to check eligibility before applying.

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Geographical areas funded: Aberdeenshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Who can apply

Community organisations in the following community council areas: Arbuthnott, Benholm and Johnshaven, Gourdon, Inverbervie, Mearns and St Cyrus.

When to apply

Applications open now, the next deadline is 31/02/2025.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2025

How to apply

Applications forms can be downloaded from the Mearns Area Partnership website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Housing and shelter Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Education and training Environment Health care and wellbeing Health education and promotion Heritage and building preservation Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Children Homeless or badly housed Older people Disabilities Local communities Young people

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