Suggested Funding Sources for Communities
There are a number of funding sources available to Communities but it is not always easy to find out about them. To try to help you, we have pulled together some information below to help guide you in what may be available for your local project, organisation or idea.
Midhill Windfarm Community Benefit Fund
The community of Feughside is eligible to apply for funding from Midhill windfarm development for projects which can demonstrate benefit to the community.
Applications by community organisations requesting funding may be made at any time but, providing there are sufficient funds available, there are only three deadlines per year when applications will be assessed - 1st March, 1st July and 1st October.
Each application is reviewed by a sub committee comprising CC members and local residents and scored against a set of criteria. They then provide recommendations to the Feughside Community Council, at the end of March, July and October, for a final vote on whether to support that project or not.
All applications along with recommendations will be forwarded to Natural Power, a subsidiary of Fred Olsen Renewables who own and manage the Midhill Windfarm development. Provided that they are in agreement with the recommendations, Natural Power will approve and distribute funds directly to the applicant/s. The process from application to successful applicants receiving funds is approximately 6 months.
Since its inception, funding received from the Midhill windfarm has been used for a variety of projects which have benefited our communities. Examples include, installing Glendye Snowgate webcam; improvements for both Strachan and Inchmarlo Village halls; supporting the Strachan village youth group; repairs to Inchmarlo hall carpark; ‘portrait of our time’ nativity play; supporting local bowling club; supporting the Inchmarlo community workshop; x
No application is too large or too small, so whether your idea is to provide a contribution towards a larger community project or to fund a small local initiative, all applications submitted will be considered. To enquire about applications to the community benefit fund please fill in the contact form below.
The application guidance document and application form are also available in the links below
midhill_funding_guidelines__2021_july.pdf
midhill_application_form_v3.4_september_2021.docx
please use the contact form at bottom of this page
In addition to the Midhill Windfarm Community Fund administered by Feughside Community Council the following may be potential sources of funds for your community project:
The Marr Area Small Project Grant Scheme.
Available to community organisations in the Marr area for projects which aim to help improve local communities. Grants of up to £2,000
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/25177/marrsmallgrantapplicationform2020-21.pdf
The National Lottery Community Fund
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/grants?localAuthority=S12000034
Scotland loves local
Aims to encourage people to think local first and bring suitable projects and activity to towns and neighbourhoods. Provides match funding of between £5,000 and £25,000 for projects run by groups like town centre partnerships, community and charity trusts. Eligible projects could include things like community shops, marketing and digital schemes, or enabling larger construction projects delivery.
https://lovelocal.scot/scotland-loves-local-fund-application-and-guidance/(Applications
closes Friday 1st October
The Morrisons Foundation
The Morrisons Foundation awards grant funding for charity projects which make a positive difference in local communities. In the main grants are available to fully fund projects up to £25,000.
https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com/globalassets/foundationsite2/grantfunding/morrisons-foundation-grant-application-form-questions.pdf
Corra Foundation
Community groups, membership groups, voluntary groups, social enterprises and charities are eligible to apply. Grants up to £3,000.
https://www.corra.scot/grants/enabling-neighbourhoods/
National Lottery Grants for Heritage
Funding for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK.
https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-grants-heritage-3k-10k
There is also the following guide which provides a helpful overview of how to find funding:
Scotland’s Town Partnership puts together a comprehensive Funding Finder document. It covers all areas of Scotland and is updated regularly. It can be accessed here along with the ‘Ultimate Guide’ to applying for funding.
https://www.scotlandstowns.org/funding_support
There are a number of funding sources available to Communities but it is not always easy to find out about them. To try to help you, we have pulled together some information below to help guide you in what may be available for your local project, organisation or idea.
Midhill Windfarm Community Benefit Fund
The community of Feughside is eligible to apply for funding from Midhill windfarm development for projects which can demonstrate benefit to the community.
Applications by community organisations requesting funding may be made at any time but, providing there are sufficient funds available, there are only three deadlines per year when applications will be assessed - 1st March, 1st July and 1st October.
Each application is reviewed by a sub committee comprising CC members and local residents and scored against a set of criteria. They then provide recommendations to the Feughside Community Council, at the end of March, July and October, for a final vote on whether to support that project or not.
All applications along with recommendations will be forwarded to Natural Power, a subsidiary of Fred Olsen Renewables who own and manage the Midhill Windfarm development. Provided that they are in agreement with the recommendations, Natural Power will approve and distribute funds directly to the applicant/s. The process from application to successful applicants receiving funds is approximately 6 months.
Since its inception, funding received from the Midhill windfarm has been used for a variety of projects which have benefited our communities. Examples include, installing Glendye Snowgate webcam; improvements for both Strachan and Inchmarlo Village halls; supporting the Strachan village youth group; repairs to Inchmarlo hall carpark; ‘portrait of our time’ nativity play; supporting local bowling club; supporting the Inchmarlo community workshop; x
No application is too large or too small, so whether your idea is to provide a contribution towards a larger community project or to fund a small local initiative, all applications submitted will be considered. To enquire about applications to the community benefit fund please fill in the contact form below.
The application guidance document and application form are also available in the links below
midhill_funding_guidelines__2021_july.pdf
midhill_application_form_v3.4_september_2021.docx
please use the contact form at bottom of this page
In addition to the Midhill Windfarm Community Fund administered by Feughside Community Council the following may be potential sources of funds for your community project:
The Marr Area Small Project Grant Scheme.
Available to community organisations in the Marr area for projects which aim to help improve local communities. Grants of up to £2,000
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/25177/marrsmallgrantapplicationform2020-21.pdf
The National Lottery Community Fund
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/grants?localAuthority=S12000034
Scotland loves local
Aims to encourage people to think local first and bring suitable projects and activity to towns and neighbourhoods. Provides match funding of between £5,000 and £25,000 for projects run by groups like town centre partnerships, community and charity trusts. Eligible projects could include things like community shops, marketing and digital schemes, or enabling larger construction projects delivery.
https://lovelocal.scot/scotland-loves-local-fund-application-and-guidance/(Applications
closes Friday 1st October
The Morrisons Foundation
The Morrisons Foundation awards grant funding for charity projects which make a positive difference in local communities. In the main grants are available to fully fund projects up to £25,000.
https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com/globalassets/foundationsite2/grantfunding/morrisons-foundation-grant-application-form-questions.pdf
Corra Foundation
Community groups, membership groups, voluntary groups, social enterprises and charities are eligible to apply. Grants up to £3,000.
https://www.corra.scot/grants/enabling-neighbourhoods/
National Lottery Grants for Heritage
Funding for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK.
https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-grants-heritage-3k-10k
There is also the following guide which provides a helpful overview of how to find funding:
Scotland’s Town Partnership puts together a comprehensive Funding Finder document. It covers all areas of Scotland and is updated regularly. It can be accessed here along with the ‘Ultimate Guide’ to applying for funding.
https://www.scotlandstowns.org/funding_support
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