Summary

The fund welcomes applications from organisations that make a difference across a range of areas:

• Community Buildings – projects which maintain and develop buildings being used and run by the community, especially projects which help ensure their sustainability for the future.
• Community transport initiatives.
• Conservation, wildlife and animal sanctuary projects – in particular those which improve communal land.
• Education and skills development.
• The elderly – projects focused on improving access to activities and services.
• Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
• Health and sport – projects that help provide access to services that aim to improve the health and well-being of the local community.
• Heritage – projects that celebrate protect and promote local culture, history and heritage.
• Regeneration – community projects that help to reduce crime levels, increase employment, housing or the physical environment.
• Self-help groups – community groups that deliver basic services.
• Vulnerable people – projects which enable increased access to services and facilities for people with disabilities, the homeless and those disadvantaged.
• Young people – projects which focus on improving access to services where young people can play a key role in decision making.

The community fund is open to applications from groups and projects which benefit the communities living in the following community council areas: Crathes, Drumoak and Durris; Newtonhill, Muchalls & Cammachmore; North Kincardine Rural; Portlethen and District; Stonehaven and District.

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Geographical areas funded: Aberdeenshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Applications to the fund can be made from not-for-profit groups and organisations based in the following Community Council areas:

• Crathes, Drumoak and Durris
• Newtonhill, Muchalls & Cammachmore
• North Kincardine Rural
• Portlethen and District
• Stonehaven and District

When to apply

The Fund is open annually on 1 July until 30 September.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2024

How to apply

The application form and guidance are available from the KDP website.

Contact information

Exclusions

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Activites funded: Animal welfare Community development & regeneration Community safety Transport Education & training Environment Health care & wellbeing Heritage & building preservation Sport & physical activity

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed Older people Ill-health Local communities Young people

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