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This charitable fund is provided by Infinis, the developer of the Galawhistle Wind Farm, located in South Lanarkshire. The Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in Douglas (incorporating Glespin and surrounding areas) and/or Coalburn community council areas.

It supports positive change by investing in a wide range of inspirational, community-led activity that is strategic, positive and creative and helps deliver a legacy of lasting impact.

Applications are expected to address one or more of the following outcomes:

• help people into work
• improve local transport
• improve quality of life, health and well-being
• build capacity for local groups and individuals
• building sustainable community assets, including capital assets, community enterprises, local exchange systems, people’s skills and abilities, culture and the local environment.

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Geographical areas funded: South Lanarkshire

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Coalburn, Douglas & Glespin and surrounding areas can apply. Applicants must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and are set up on a not-for-private-profit basis. Please note applicants do not need to be registered charities to apply.

When to apply

Application deadlines:

• 19 February 2025 (for decision making date: 23 April)
• 25 June 2025 (for decision making date: 27 August)
• 10 September 2025 (for decision making date: 12 November)

Next deadline: 25 Jun 2025

How to apply

Application forms and guidance on the Foundation Scotland website.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education and training Employability services Environment Health care and wellbeing Organisational development and capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Mental health conditions Ill-health Disabilities Local communities Unemployed

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