Winter funding for Western Isles community and youth projects

Posted on 19 December 2024 by Chris Allen in Funding Grants Comhairle nan Eilean Siar hebrides western isles

This month, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) has announced two funding opportunities with short application windows which are now open to applications.

Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Revenue Fund - closes at 12 noon on Wednesday 8th January 2025.

2024-25 Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) Fund Round 2- closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 14th January 2025.

The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Revenue Fund has reopened for 2024-25 for revenue funding for projects which have the potential to have a positive impact on a number of the communities and islands. It follows on from a previous fund for capital expenditure. A strong collaborative approach is encouraged.

Projects must support the Local Action Group (LAG)’s overarching vision of increasing collaboration and Community Empowerment through inclusion, equality and diversity, and will typically fund in the region of £10,000 - £30,000.

It is recommended that you contact the OH CLLD Coordinator (ohclld@cnesiar.gov.uk) at an early stage to discuss your project and ensure its eligibility. Application form available on the Council website.

The 2024-25 YLAG Fund Round 2 is designed by young people for young people, supporting projects that work with and support people under the age of 30 in the Outer Hebrides. In order to be eligible, projects must demonstrate that they significantly benefit young people in their area -- see the fund guidance for more detail. Up to £4,000 per project is available, and applicants may submit more than one application as long as they are for distinctly separate projects.

Applications which demonstrate a particular benefit to young people who are care-experienced, disabled, affected by poverty or part of a marginalised group will be regarded preferentially, as will projects supporting Gaelic language and culture.

Use the online application form to apply.

For both funds, applicants must be based in the Outer Hebrides/nan Eilean Siar and the proposed project and its beneficiaries located there.

Remember, you can use Funding Scotland at any time to search for other applicable funding for your organisation.