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SSE created the Sustainable Development Fund as part of its community benefit arrangements from its onshore renewable energy developments in Dumfries and Galloway, the Clyde wind farm extension construction funding and Balmurrie Fell wind farm.

The fund is to be used to provide support for strategic projects in Dumfries and Galloway. Successful projects will have the potential to make a significant and sustainable difference to people within the region.

The priority areas are:

• Creating opportunities: increase opportunities for education and employment
• Empowering communities: build resilience and protect vulnerable residents
• Building sustainable places: stimulate meaningful community regeneration

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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and be set up on a not-for-profit basis.

When to apply

Closed - due to open in Spring 2025

How to apply

The application form and guidance can be downloaded from the funder website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Education and training Environment General charitable activities Heritage and building preservation

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities Unemployed

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