Aberdeenshire Council - Marr Area Committee budget grants

Funding is available for projects which support making Marr area communities more: empowered and confident; economically vibrant; healthy, safe and thriving; connected; and engaged with the natural heritage and environment.

Andy Jackson Fund for Access

The Fund aims to improve and increase access to paddle-sports/canoeing for the waters of Scotland (e.g. canal, open water, marine and river). It provides funding to any project in Scotland that helps paddlers get on the water.

Arthur & Margaret Thompson's Charitable Trust

To support charitable institutions, societies and/or indigent persons connected with the town or burgh of Kinross and its immediate neighbourhood at the discretion of the trustees.

Auchterarder & District Community Trust

Charitable groups and organisations within the Auchterarder & District Area (Auchterarder, Aberuthven and Glendevon) can apply for funding for a wide range of projects that have a direct impact on the local area.

Aviva - Community Fund

The Aviva Community Fund supports projects that boost the resilience of communities in the face of uncertainty and is investing in two key areas: climate action and financial wellbeing.

B&Q Community Reuse

The B&Q Community Re-Use Programme donates surplus and display items go to those who need them the most, to help build a stronger community for all of us.

Barrack Charitable Trust

The trust reviews its policy every two years - currently the major categories supported are: arts, heritage and culture; recreational facilities; relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health and disability.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2026

Blackhill Windfarm Community Fund Ltd

Funds applications which benefit the residents of the Community Council areas of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl & Preston, Duns, Gavinton, Fogo & Preston, and Lammermuir.

Next deadline: 31 Jan 2026

Cairngorms Trust - Cairngorms Community Led Vision Fund

The fund aims to deliver inclusive community-based activity to meet one or more of the Scottish Government priorities of: tackling the climate emergency; eradicating child poverty; growing the economy; ensuring high quality and sustainable public services

Cairngorms Trust - Communities and Cultural Heritage Fund

The overall purpose of the Communities and Cultural Heritage Fund is to support community-led planning and development in the National Park that will help communities meet their aspirations and enhance community resilience.

Next deadline: 5 Jan 2026