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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

Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Any constituted community group, club, society, charity or other not-for-profit entity that operates and benefits residents living in the following Community Council areas (the Area of Benefit):

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

When to apply

The fund runs on an annual cycle, opening on 1 July and closing on 30 September each year. The most recent round has closed and the fund is expected to reopen next July. Applications are considered by a Decision-Making Panel made up of members of the local community councils after the closing date.

Next deadline: 30 Sep 2027

How to apply

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

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Animal welfare Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education and training Environment Health care and wellbeing Heritage and building preservation Sport and physical activity Energy Climate action

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

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