Summary

Fern Community Fund, the energy company who maintains the Hillhead of Auquhirie Wind Farm fund, supports local community projects during the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm.

The funds supports: Children and young people; Carbon reduction; Vulnerable people; Community regeneration; Self-help groups; Environmental and wildlife projects; Education and skills development; Health; Heritage; Sustainability; Community buildings.

The fund is open to applications from projects which benefit residents living in Arbuthnott, Catterline, Kinneff and Dunnottar, Mearns, 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

Groups and projects which benefit the communities living in the community council areas of:

• Arbuthnott
• Catterline, Kinneff & Dunnottar
• Mearns
• Stonehaven & District

Community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, and philanthropic or benevolent in purpose. You do not have to be a registered charity but you do have to be able to demonstrate real community impetus and benefit.

When to apply

Applications close on 30 June 2024.

Next deadline: 30 Jun 2024

How to apply

Application form and guidance are available on the KDP website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community development & regeneration Community facilities Transport Education & training Employability services Environment Health care & wellbeing Recreation & social activities

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

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