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General News
Half a million pound funding powers grassroots climate action in central Scotland
£500,000 has been awarded to five Community Climate Action Hubs in Scotland’s central belt to enable local communities to tackle climate change and its impacts.
General News
What can UK policy learn from the Scottish experience of community benefit funding?
In response to their recent working paper on mandating community benefits, over 45 organisations have signed an open letter to the UK government.
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Response to UK Government proposals around mandating community benefits
Foundation Scotland’s response to the DESNZ working paper on Community Benefits and Shared Ownership for Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure.
Fund News
Transformation Space launches first call for proposals
Clackmannanshire Council’s Transformation Space has issued its first call for proposals today aimed at preventing homelessness.
Fund News
Community to help decide Cardenden funding awards
The Nadara Westfield Fund in Cardenden is holding its first participatory grantmaking event.
Fund News
Communities in Fife and Perth & Kinross Celebrate Re-launch of Benefit Fund
This week sees the launch of the 2025 Binn Wind Turbine Community Fund, providing local groups the opportunity to shape the future of their local communities.
Fund News
A'Chruach Wind Farm Fund powers up local projects
Over £150,000 has been awarded to 13 groups and organisations in Mid Argyll, thanks to the Nadara A’Chruach Community Benefit Fund.
Fund News
Upcoming fund deadlines
Here's our quick reference guide to all funding application deadlines coming up this month. Be sure to check all guidelines and eligibility criteria before applying.
Fund News
Upper Braes Communities Set to Thrive with Expanded Community Development Support
Funding from the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Fund helps to expand successful community development initiatives across the Upper Braes area.
Fund News
Local community groups receive boost from funding awards
Three local community groups and organisations have received funding support to enhance community facilities and cultural activities in the Borders and South Lanarkshire.
Fund News
Heriot Kids Club receives five-year grant to maintain essential rural childcare provision
Heriot Country Kids has been awarded funding to continue providing wraparound childcare services to families in the village of Heriot.
Fund News
£2 million funding from Essentia Foundation to support young people
Eight organisations across Scotland will each receive a £250,000 funding boost from the Essentia Foundation, in their largest grants programme to date.