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.

Annadale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company

The fund supports charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities within one or more of 42 community council areas in Annandale and Nithsdale.

Next deadline: 5 Dec 2025

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.

Ballantrae Community Fund

The fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting the community in Ballantrae.

Next deadline: 22 Oct 2025

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

Better Community Business Network - Grant Initiative

Small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects

Next deadline: 31 Oct 2025