Kincardine and Mearns Coastal Communities Fund
Funding
£1,000 – £49,999
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
Stonehaven; Johnshaven; Gourdon; Inverbervie
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
Coastal projects in Kincardine and Mearns can get £1,000 to £49,999, up to 90% of costs. Projects must be close to the coast and clearly linked to the coast or sea. It is open now on a first come, first served basis. Official source: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities/funding/kincardine-and-mearns. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- £1,000 to £49,999, up to 90% of costs.
- Within one mile of the coast.
- Must link to the coast or sea.
- Rolling, first come first served.
Projects in the Kincardine and Mearns area with a tangible link to the coast or sea, within one mile (or up to two miles with justification) of Aberdeenshire's coastline.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Coastal community groups in Kincardine and Mearns.
Regions
Full details from Aberdeenshire Council (Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee)
Aberdeenshire Council's Kincardine and Mearns Coastal Communities Fund distributes Crown Estate Scotland income to coastal projects. Grants cover up to 90% of project costs, from £1,000 to £49,999, and are allocated first come, first served. Projects must have a tangible link to the coast or sea and be within one mile of Aberdeenshire's coastline (up to two miles where there is a strong coastal link). Eligible applications go to the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee for decision. The fund is open now.
Read the Kincardine and Mearns Coastal Communities Fund criteria, complete the PDF or Word application form from the Aberdeenshire Council page and email it to kincardineandmearns@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
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