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This fund supports a wide range of charitable activity and development that principally benefit the residents of the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area in Caithness.

Approximately 20% of the fund is available for projects or services located outside that area, provided there is clear and evidenced benefit to residents of Dunnet & Canisbay.

The Fund will provide grants to support charitable activities that will help achieve the following outcomes principally to benefit the residents of the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area:

• Improving or giving better access to communications and transport
• Improving our community assets and facilities for local people and visitors
• Providing opportunities for young people
• Providing support and opportunities for older people
• Promoting enterprise and tourism
• Improving our natural environment and access to it
• Improving or giving better access to culture and heritage.

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Geographical areas funded: Highland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Average:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the Dunnet & Canisbay area can apply. Applicants do not need to be registered charities to apply.

When to apply

The fund operates three deadlines each year:

• 15 March (for notification in May)
• 15 July (for notification in September)
• 15 November (for notification in January)

Next deadline: 15 Nov 2026

How to apply

The online application and guidance are available from the Foundation Scotland website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts and culture Community facilities Transport Environment Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: Older people Local communities Young people

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