North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund
Funding
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Location
Scotland
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund provides money to Community Councils in Scotland. The wind farm has been running since 2010 and will pay community benefit for 25 years. Community Councils can use the money directly or give it to local groups. The fund supports groups that are active in their communities. No specific funding amounts are mentioned. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadlines.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a Community Council or similar organisation
This fund is for Community Councils in Scotland, or similar organisations. You can use the money directly or distribute it to active community groups in your area.
Sectors
Regions
Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.
Awards published
8,598
Typical award
£1,500
Most awards
£500 to £5,000
Most funded region
Scotland
3,547 awards in 2025, up from 2,326 the year before.
Recent awards include Time To Heal (£5,000, 2025), Glenrothes & District Foodbank Community Project (£4,700, 2025) and Heathhall Community Council (£4,000, 2025).
This funder has made 8,598 awards with a typical award of £1,500. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Foundation Scotland
The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities.
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