The Zenobe Kilmarnock BESS Education & Training Fund
Funding
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Location
Scotland
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Zenobe BESS Kilmarnock Education & Training Fund helps local residents pay for study or training courses. You must live near the BESS (battery energy storage system) site in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The fund covers people who have already started courses or want to begin new training. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. This could help pay for college courses, vocational training, or professional qualifications. The fund aims to support local people in developing new skills.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must live near the BESS site in Kilmarnock
This fund is for people who live near the Zenobe BESS site in Kilmarnock, Scotland. You can apply whether you have already started a course or want to begin new study or training. It is not available to people living outside the local area around the battery storage site.
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.
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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 Zenobe BESS Kilmarnock Education & Training Fund supports eligible residents living near the BESS site who have started or wish to engage in study or training.
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