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Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £5,000Scotland

The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, backs community projects in the Scottish Borders. The money comes from Greencoat UK Wind, owners of the Langhope Rig Wind Farm near Hawick. Small grants run from £250 to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances, requests of up to £10,000 may be considered for projects with considerable community need or benefit, but you must speak to the Fund Adviser first. You can also ask for recurring costs over three years, with a maximum award of £10,000. The fund supports charitable activities that encourage community activity, improve access to services, improve local transport infrastructure, build the local economy, strengthen links between groups, or develop and maintain community assets. It can cover equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Groups and organisations that benefit people in eligible communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Applications close on 8 January 2027, and decisions are expected in mid-March 2027. One caveat: for revenue projects there is no guarantee of ongoing support, so the fund encourages groups to work towards being self-sustaining. Any outstanding completion or monitoring reports from earlier grants must also be with Foundation Scotland before further grants are paid. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/langhope-rig. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £30,000East Midlands

Revenue and capital grants for charitable, educational, environmental and community amenity projects near Yelvertoft Wind Farm. Multi-year applications possible. Amount: Up to £7,000, or up to £30,000 for exceptional projects. Next deadline 8 January 2027. Who can apply: Small, locally managed voluntary, community or self-help groups and charities. NCF does not usually fund social enterprises controlled by one individual. Projects must be based in and benefit Clay Coton, Crick, Lilbourne or Yelvertoft. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/yelvertoft-wind-farm-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable, community-led projects in the areas served by the community councils of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth, and the area served by Cabrach Community Association. The money comes from Vattenfall, the owner of Clashindarroch Wind Farm in Aberdeenshire. The main programme has three sizes of grant: small grants of £500 to £5,000, medium grants of £5,001 to £25,000, and large grants over £25,000. Grants can pay for equipment, running costs for local groups, consultations, staff salaries directly related to project delivery, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should fit one or more of seven priorities, which include community services and facilities, culture and recreation, the natural environment, rural regeneration, local heritage, young people, and resilience for people experiencing disadvantage. The next application deadline is 13 January 2027, and the Panel meets on 15 March 2027. The Panel meets three times a year. Some smaller schemes can be applied for at any time: Volunteer Development Bursaries, Resilience Hub Support, and swimming lessons and school transport costs. Micro grants of up to £500 are also available through each community council and Cabrach Community Association. One practical point to plan for: large grants need an expression of interest first, and they are for capital improvements to an existing community facility. You will also need to show how you have thought about local suppliers, partnership working, building local skills and matched funding. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/clashindarroch. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs charitable activities that improve quality of life, bring people together and help communities thrive. The money comes from the owners of Clyde Wind Farm and is shared between twelve local communities. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. There is no fixed grant size. Small grants go up to £5,000. Standard grants start at £5,001 and have no upper limit, but you should talk to the funds adviser first if you plan to ask for more than £20,000. Grants can be multi-year, usually for no more than three years. The current round closes on 18 January 2027. A community panel is due to meet around 17 March 2027 to make its recommendations. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must clearly benefit at least one of the twelve fund areas. If it reaches more than one area, you should estimate how many beneficiaries are in each. One practical point to keep in mind: each community has its own pot, and the amounts differ a lot. The current round has £771,556.57 in total, from £19,503.58 for Kirkconnel and Kelloholm to £143,803.57 for Carronbridge. Some areas may already have allocated their funds, so it is worth looking at the area figures before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/clyde-dg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £1,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden) offers grants of £250 to £1,000 for community projects that benefit people in the Cardenden Community Council area in Fife. It is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara. The fund backs charitable activities that fit the Cardenden Community Action Plan. The themes are community and recreation facilities, environment and heritage, community safety and infrastructure, and a sustainable Cardenden, including local jobs. Projects that contribute to the plan are particularly welcome. Other requests are also considered, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Groups and organisations can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must operate on a not-for-profit basis and meet the standard eligibility criteria. The panel particularly welcomes groups that have not applied to the fund before. The next application deadline is 1 February 2027, for a decision in early April 2027. A further deadline follows on 2 August 2027, for a mid October 2027 decision. A local panel of residents and community councillors makes the decisions. One practical caveat: each group or organisation can make only one application a year, although that application may cover several projects. If you want to ask for more than £1,000, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you apply. Smaller grants under £250 are available through a microgrant scheme run by Cardenden Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-cardenden. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Grants to improve meeting places and support community spirit near the Triton Knoll landfall at Anderby Creek (3 km) and the substation near Bicker Fen (5 km). Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 February 2027 (rounds 1 February and 1 August). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities and other voluntary organisations whose services benefit residents of the area of benefit. One grant held at a time. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/triton-knoll/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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East Coast Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)

£1,000 - £50,000Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands

Grants for coastal communities near the Hornsea 1 and Race Bank offshore wind farms on the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coasts. A separate Skills Fund runs with its own dates. Amount: £1,000 to £50,000. Next round closes midnight on 3 February 2027; decisions by end of April 2027. Who can apply: Not-for-profit community organisations in the eligible coastal areas of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire shown on the fund map. How to apply: Check the map and criteria on the GrantScape East Coast Community Fund page and apply through the GrantScape portal before midnight on 3 February 2027. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/eastcoastcommunityfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Glenkens & District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £25,000Scotland

The Glenkens & District Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland with the Glenkens and District Trust, supports projects that help local communities become connected, resilient and carbon-neutral places. The money comes from the Blackcraig and Windy Rig wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway. Around £250,000 is available each year. Standard grants run from £500 to £25,000. Projects must be in, or directly benefit people from, ten community council areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham, Crossmichael & District, St John's Town of Dalry, Dunscore, Glencairn, New Galloway and Kells, and Parton. Multi-year awards are sometimes considered for up to three years, with a cap of £25,000 per year and £75,000 in total. Grants over £25,000 follow a two-stage process, starting with an enquiry. The fund's priorities are a connected community, an asset rich community, an economically flourishing community and a carbon neutral community. Projects that fit the Glenkens & District Community Action Plan get priority, though every project is judged on merit. The fund also favours partnership working, local suppliers and long-term thinking. The fund has two deadlines a year. The next application deadline is 10 March 2027. Groups do not need to be registered charities. One practical point: groups can submit more than one application in a fund year (June to May), but each application must stay within the maximum grant level. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/glenkens. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £2,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty) gives grants to community projects that benefit people living in the Benarty Community Council area of Fife. Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara, pays into the fund each year for the life of the wind farm. In 2024 the fund received £14,249. Grants are usually up to £2,000. Larger requests may be considered if the project will have a significant impact, but talk to the fund coordinator first. The fund can pay for equipment, running costs, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects that match the Benarty Community Action Plan are particularly welcome. The next application deadline is 25 March 2027, with decisions in late May 2027. Each group can apply once a year, although one application can cover several projects. Benarty Community Council separately runs micro-grants of up to £250. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-benarty. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Twin Rivers Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (NTR)

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

Grants for sustainable community development, renewable energy and energy efficiency, greening and conservation in Reedness, Swinefleet and Twin Rivers parishes, plus environmental education by schools anywhere in the East Riding. Amount: Small grants up to £2,000; Main Fund above £2,000. Main Fund and Small Grants open until 31 March 2027, funds allowing. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. A contribution of about 20% of costs is suggested. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/twin-rivers-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £25,000Scotland

The RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable activities and services that benefit people in parts of Caithness, in the Highland area. It covers the Community Council areas of Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District. Grants are up to £25,000. Constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations working to benefit people in these areas can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your application must show how it contributes to at least one of the fund's outcomes. These include more sport and recreation, safer access through settlements, better activities and services, a stronger community life, local economic activity, vocational skills, local heritage, more sustainable energy use in homes and community buildings, and tourism. The fund can help with feasibility work, salaries, core running costs and up to 100% of project costs. Multi-year grants are usually for a maximum of three years, and you should get in touch before applying for one. There are two rounds each year, with deadlines on 31 March and 30 September. The 30 September 2026 deadline has passed, so the next one is 31 March 2027. A panel of local people recommends awards, and decisions are notified at the end of May and the end of November. One practical point: you should show that you have consulted a fair number of the people your project is meant to help. Requests for more than £25,000 may be considered case by case, so contact Foundation Scotland first. Smaller amounts are handled through micro-grant schemes run by each Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/camster. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Goole Fields Wind Farms Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by RWE)

Up to £50,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives around Goole Fields Wind Farm, with 2026/27 themes including education and training, health and wellbeing, community facilities, local services, the most vulnerable, arts and heritage, and the environment. Amount: Small grants up to £5,000; Main Fund over £5,000 up to £50,000. Main Fund open until 31 March 2027; Small Grants open until then or until spent. Who can apply: Legally constituted community groups, charities, social enterprises, parish councils, schools and faith groups serving the Goole North, Goole South, Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland wards and the parishes of Kilpin, Laxton and Blacktoft. How to apply: Apply online through the East Riding Flexi-Grant system: up to £5,000 via the Small Grants Fund, over £5,000 via the Main Fund. Main Fund panels meet quarterly. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/goole-fields-wind-farms-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £10,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for projects that bring the community together, support wellbeing and develop local facilities. Up to £20,000 for large capital projects after prior discussion. Amount: Up to £10,000 a year (up to £20,000 capital by agreement). Next closing date 1 April 2027 (rounds 1 April and 1 October). Who can apply: Constituted voluntary and community groups, charities, co-operatives and social enterprises benefiting Laceby, Irby, Riby, Barnoldby le Beck, Bradley, Aylesby and Beelsby. Schools, churches and parish councils considered with clear community benefit. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/laceby/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Bicker Wind Farm Trust

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Grants for practical or educational projects on conservation, energy efficiency and environmental improvement. No fossil fuel projects. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 April 2027 (rounds 1 April and 1 October). Who can apply: Not-for-profit groups and schools with projects within 10 miles of Bicker Fen in the Borough of Boston, priority within 5 miles. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/bicker/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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The Cour Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Cour Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in three areas of the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute: East Kintyre, West Kintyre, and Tarbert and Skipness. Cour Wind Farm Ltd pays £102,500 a year into the fund for the life of the wind farm, which started operating in 2019. Grants can cover a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. No fixed grant amount is stated. Foundation Scotland holds the agreement with the wind farm owner, but it does not take applications. The money is split equally between three local trusts, and each trust runs its own grant process with its own criteria and dates. You apply directly to the East Kintyre, West Kintyre or Tarbert & Skipness community fund. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/cour-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Ransonmoor Community Fund

Fenland District Council

Up to £5,000England, East of England

The Ransonmoor Community Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 for projects with environmental benefits in villages within 5km of the Ransonmoor Wind Farm near Doddington in Fenland: Benwick, Doddington and Wimblington. It was set up in 2007 to give out around £155,000 (index linked) over 25 years. Fenland District Council administers it, with a committee that includes the three parish councils and local residents. Projects must do at least one of these: recycle or reuse materials, reduce waste to landfill, reduce energy use, produce renewable energy, save or recycle water, protect against climate change, enhance nature or protect wildlife, or enable sustainable transport. Examples include insulation, efficient lighting, solar panels, heat pumps, rainwater recycling, wildlife habitats, community cycling and car sharing. The committee usually judges applications in September or March, whichever comes first, so you can apply at any time. It will not fund profit-making organisations, households, statutory duties, running costs or maintenance, or work already completed. Official source: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/13490/Ransonmoor-Community-Fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Kirkcowan Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Kirkcowan Community Fund, run through Foundation Scotland, pays for projects, services and facilities that benefit people in Kirkcowan, Dumfries and Galloway. It is provided by Kirkcowan Community Development Trust, using money from the ScottishPower Renewables Kilgallioch and RES Glenchamber wind farms. The Trust has a live Community Action Plan. It prioritises projects and activities that fit within that plan, so it helps to read the plan before you apply. There is no fixed grant size. Grants of any size will be considered. There are no deadlines, and you can apply at any time. Group grants are usually decided within four weeks of receiving your application, so apply at least four weeks before you need a decision. Groups and organisations that work to benefit people in Kirkcowan can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Unconstituted groups can apply only if a constituted group agrees to sponsor the application. The fund also supports a Home Energy Grant of £250 for eligible households in the Kirkcowan Community Council area. Registration for 2026/27 is open from 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The grant is for main permanent residences only, so second homes, holiday lets and wholly commercial properties are excluded. A practical point to note: organisations based outside the fund area must show a clear benefit for residents within it. Decisions are made by Trust Directors, who live in the Kirkcowan community. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/kirkcowan-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £3,500Scotland

The Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL) fund is community benefit money from the Carscreugh wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway. It began in 2014 and will be paid for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Foundation Scotland manages it. The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development. It backs the charitable activities of community and not-for-profit groups. The grant size is listed as up to £3,500. This fund works differently from most. Groups do not apply to Foundation Scotland directly. Instead, about £3,500 is paid every year, in August or early September, to community councils or similar organisations. They then use the money or share it with active local groups. Six community council areas are eligible: Cree Valley, Kirkcowan, New Luce, Port William, Stoneykirk and Old Luce. Old Luce's money goes to the Old Luce Community Fund, which shares it through an open grantmaking process. If your group is in one of these areas, contact your local community council or development trust to ask how to apply. Each one has its own guidance on how groups apply and who receives grants. Most grants they pay out are under £500, so that more groups can be supported with low-cost local projects. Larger projects can sometimes be funded, but that decision lies with the individual community council or development trust. One practical point: before a community council or trust receives its yearly payment, it must send Foundation Scotland an expenditure report and signed annual accounts showing the CREPL money as ringfenced. Local timings may depend on that process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/crepl. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NnG (Elie and Earlsferry) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The NnG (Elie and Earlsferry) Community Fund supports charitable activities that benefit the Elie and Earlsferry communities in Fife. It is run locally by the Elie and Royal Burgh of Earlsferry Community Council, and Foundation Scotland lists it on its funds page. The money comes from NnG, a joint venture between EDF power solutions UK and ESB, which own the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm. For the first three years (2025-2028), NnG donates £10,800 a year for the Elie and Earlsferry area, rising in line with inflation. The fund is expected to last for 25 years, the anticipated initial lifetime of the wind farm. Amounts for each area will be reviewed in 2028. There is no fixed grant size. The community council makes the award decisions. Exact priorities, who can apply, what cannot be funded, and how and when to apply are advertised locally by the community council. Key dates and application information sit on the community council's own website. This fund is one part of the wider NnG Community Benefit Fund, which began in late 2025. The wider fund also supports other communities along the Fife coast, communities along the Berwickshire coast and the East Lammermuir area in East Lothian. This particular fund covers the Elie and Earlsferry area. One practical point: the page asks you to read Foundation Scotland's application criteria before you apply. If you want advice on running your group or project, your local Third Sector Interface, Fife Voluntary Action, can help. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-elie-and-earlsferry-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Patna Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £5,000Scotland

The Patna Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs community-led charitable activities that support the regeneration and sustainability of Patna in East Ayrshire. The money comes from Greencoat, through the South Kyle Wind Farm. Groups can apply for between £500 and £5,000. Awards can cover a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The page says this list is not exhaustive, so if you are unsure whether a cost is eligible, you can ask Foundation Scotland for advice. Projects need to be located within, or directly benefit people in, the Patna Community Council area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. Groups and organisations based outside the fund area will be considered case by case, and must show a clear benefit for residents in the fund area. There is no deadline. You can apply at any time, and decisions are expected to take around 4-6 weeks. A community panel made up of people who live in Patna makes the decisions. One practical point: the fund's standard eligibility and exclusion criteria apply, so read the application criteria before you start. Foundation Scotland welcomes pre-application enquiries if you would like to talk your idea through first. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/patna. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

The Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund, managed by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of up to £5,000 for charitable activities that benefit people living in the Lairg Community Council area in Highland. The money comes from Lairg Wind Farm Ltd, which operates the three-turbine wind farm at Cnoc Na Inghinnin. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Awards are prioritised for projects that show added value. That might mean bringing in other funding, working in partnership with other groups, or reaching beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. Requests above £5,000 can be considered in exceptional circumstances, for transformational projects that bring significant benefit to most or all Lairg residents. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area can apply, and you do not need to be a registered charity. You should show community support, think about sustainable development, and use local suppliers where appropriate and feasible. Lairg Community Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month, except December, and makes the award recommendations. One practical point: you must submit your application at least two weeks before a meeting for it to be considered at that meeting. For smaller needs, micro-grants of up to £250 are run separately by the Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/lairg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Inch Cape Construction Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £2,000Scotland

The Inch Cape Construction Fund gives small grants to community projects in East Lothian. It backs work that tackles the effects of poverty and inequality, while improving the environment and supporting sustainability. The money comes from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, the company developing the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, and Foundation Scotland runs the application process. You can ask for between £500 and £2,000. Grants can cover a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project needs to contribute to at least one outcome: better physical or mental health and wellbeing, less isolation or loneliness, more access to education, learning and employment, a better local environment, or less food or fuel poverty. Projects can benefit children, families, adults or older people. Activities that help people overcome extra challenges, such as disability or discrimination, are especially welcome. The fund suits groups and organisations that benefit residents of the Prestonpans or Cockenzie & Port Seton community council areas. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. There is no closing date. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Decisions usually take six to eight weeks, and you must apply at least four weeks before your project starts. Repeat applications are welcome, as long as each one is for a different project or activity. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/inch-cape-construction-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NnG (St Monans and Abercrombie) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The NnG (St Monans and Abercrombie) Community Fund supports charitable activities that benefit the communities of St Monans and Abercrombie in Fife. It is part of the wider Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Community Benefit Fund, which began in late 2025. The money is donated by NnG, a joint venture between EDF power solutions UK and ESB, which own the NnG offshore wind farm. There is no fixed grant size. For the first three years (2025-2028), £10,800 a year, rising in line with inflation, is donated for the St Monans and Abercrombie area. That is the pot for the whole area, not an individual award. The fund is expected to last 25 years, the anticipated initial lifetime of the wind farm. The amounts for each area will be reviewed in 2028. Foundation Scotland hosts the listing, but the fund is run locally by St Monans and Abercrombie Community Council. The Community Council makes the award decisions. It also advertises the exact priorities, who can apply, what cannot be funded, and how and when to apply. Applications are made direct through the Community Council. One practical point: because the detail sits with the Community Council, you will need to read its local information before you plan your project. Foundation Scotland also asks you to read its application criteria first. If you want advice on running your group or project, Fife Voluntary Action is the local Third Sector Interface. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-st-monans-and-abercrombie-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NnG Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Community Fund supports charitable activity that benefits communities near the NnG offshore wind farm. It began in late 2025. The wind farm is owned by NnG, a joint venture between EDF power solutions UK and ESB, which donates £270,000 a year, rising in line with inflation. The fund is expected to run for 25 years. For the first three years it covers set community council areas in three places: the East Lammermuir area in East Lothian, five coastal areas in Fife, and five coastal Berwickshire areas in the Scottish Borders. In year one, 68% (£183,600) is for East Lammermuir, 20% (£54,000) is for Fife and 12% (£32,400) is for East Berwickshire. There is no single application route. Each area has its own local fund with its own arrangements. Some are run by community councils. Some are run by Foundation Scotland with a local decision making panel. In East Berwickshire, NnG money is joined with community benefit funding from the Drone Hill windfarm. In Crail, year one funding is going to a strategic project run by the community council. There is no fixed grant amount and no single deadline. Launch dates will be shared on each area's fund page. The key practical point is that who can apply, what can be funded and how decisions are made all differ by area. Read the application criteria first, then the page for your local fund, before you plan a project. The overall area of benefit and the percentage split between areas will be reviewed in 2028. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £10,000Scotland

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot) is run by Foundation Scotland. It backs community projects that benefit people living in the Heriot Community Council area in the Scottish Borders. The money comes from community benefit payments made by the operators of two wind farms near Heriot, Carcant and Toddleburn. Grants run from £250 to £10,000. Larger requests may be considered in exceptional cases where you can show significant impact, and the page advises you to call the Fund Manager before applying for more. The fund can pay up to 100% of project costs. It can cover equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The fund supports activities that encourage community spirit, improve access to services, improve local transport infrastructure, build the local economy, strengthen cooperation between groups, or develop and maintain community assets. The last listed funding round closed on 19 September 2025, with decisions in mid November. The page also says other applications may be submitted at any time, with a 6-8 week turnaround for decisions. If your request is time sensitive, the Panel may be able to consider it between rounds, so contact the Fund Adviser. One practical point: if you apply for running costs, there is no guarantee of support year after year. The fund encourages groups to work towards self-sufficiency. It also cannot pay for second-hand vehicles or energy consumption costs. Applications from groups that have explored other funding or raised money locally are looked on favourably. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carcant-heriot. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Lochbroom)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £250Scotland

This small fund pays for charitable purposes that benefit people living in the Lochbroom community council area in Highland. Awards of up to £250 are available. It suits constituted organisations and un-constituted groups set up on a not-for-profit basis. Individuals can apply too, as long as their work benefits people in the Lochbroom area. You do not need to be a registered charity. The fund is provided by EDF power solutions, the company that owns and operates the Corriemoillie Wind Farm in Ross-shire. It was established in 2016 with an initial donation of £1,938.59. Donations rise each year in line with the Consumer Price Index. Foundation Scotland lists the fund, but Lochbroom Community Council administers it and makes the decisions on awards. To apply, you need an application form. Paper copies are available at Ullapool Community Hub. You can also ask the Community Council Secretary for an electronic copy by email. Key dates come from the community council, so contact them before you start. Read the application criteria first, and look at what the fund cannot support, so you know your idea is a good fit. You can also browse previously funded projects for ideas. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/corriemoillie-lochbroom. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

This fund is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by RWE, owner of the Bad á Cheò Wind Farm. It supports charitable activities and services that benefit people living in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your application needs to show how it will contribute to one or more of the fund's outcomes. These are developing services and facilities, sustaining and creating employment, increasing skills and knowledge, better access to sport, culture, heritage and the environment, getting around and getting connected, and improving health and wellbeing for all ages. Projects that do not clearly fit may still be considered if you can show strong community support and evidence of need. The fund can help with feasibility studies, salaries, core running costs and, in some cases, up to 100% of project costs. Each comes with conditions. For example, salary requests need a job description and a clear explanation of the pay rate, and core cost requests need a full rationale. Multi-year grants are possible, with each year's payment depending on evidence that agreed activities were delivered. A panel of local residents makes recommendations and meets twice a year. The page lists application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August 2025, with decisions in mid March and mid September. Those dates have passed, and the page gives no later ones. One practical point: you should show that you have consulted the people who will benefit and other local groups. The fund will not support any form of campaigning. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bad-cheo-latheron-lybster-and-clyth. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports communities in North Lanarkshire. It covers Greengairs, Upperton, Longriggend, Caldercruix and Plains. Each community receives an equal share of an index-linked annual sum totalling £180,000. This is a devolved fund. Each community distributes its share in line with local priorities and local need. That means there is no single application route and no fixed grant size. Where you apply depends on which community your project will benefit. If your activity benefits Plains, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the Plains Community Fund in partnership with a local Panel. For Upperton, Longriggend and Caldercruix, lead organisations in each community are responsible for distribution. These are the Upperton Residents' Association, the Longriggend Village Association and Caldercruix Community Council. You need to contact the right one directly. Foundation Scotland is not involved with the Greengairs arrangement. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in one of the communities can apply to that community's local fund. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community, such as the Upperton Residents Committee, the Longriggend Village Council, Caldercruix Community Council and the Plains Panel. These groups aim to be representative of their community. One practical point to bear in mind. Each local administrator has its own specific criteria, including what it will not fund, and the page gives no single deadline. Timings and rules vary from community to community, so start by contacting the administrator for your area. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/greengairs-east-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £4,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie) pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Kinglassie Community Council area in Fife. The money comes from Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara, and is managed by Foundation Scotland. Grants are usually between £500 and £4,000. The fund can help with equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, support vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Projects that support priorities in the Kinglassie Community Action Plan are particularly welcome. You can ask for 100% of your costs, although the fund encourages you to seek match funding too. Groups and organisations that work to benefit Kinglassie residents can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your group must still meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria. One practical point: if you want to ask for more than £4,000, or for funding over up to three years, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you fill in the form. These requests are only considered in exceptional circumstances and need strong community support. For amounts below £500, you can apply for a microgrant from Kinglassie Community Council instead. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-kinglassie. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community activity in five communities near the wind farm. In West Lothian, these are Greenrigg and Fauldhouse. In North Lanarkshire, they are Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts. The fund is index linked and totals £150,000 per year across all of these areas. This is a devolved fund. Each community manages its share in line with its own priorities and needs, so the arrangements differ from place to place. Decisions are made by groups within each community. These are the Board of Getting Better Together for Shotts, the Board of the Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Development Trust, and the Board of the Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg Group. The fund suits community groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area of benefit. There is no fixed grant size. Some of the funding for Shotts and Fauldhouse directly supports programmes of activity run by the local anchor organisations. Where you apply depends on where your project will make a difference. If your activity benefits Harthill, Eastfield or Greenrigg, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the HEG Community Fund. If your focus is Shotts or Fauldhouse, you need to contact the local organisation instead. There is no single deadline, because each community distributes its share differently. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and general exclusions before you apply. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/west-benhar-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Energiekontor)

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

Grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives in Mid and North Holderness, with preference for projects near the wind farm. Amount: Small grants up to £1,500; main grants £1,500 to £10,000 and over. Rolling: Main and Small Grants funds open until this year's allocation is committed. Who can apply: Legally constituted community groups, charities, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools and faith groups in the Mid and North Holderness wards. New groups can be considered; no individuals. How to apply: Apply online through the East Riding Flexi-Grant system (small grants) or select the Main Grant route on the council page. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk with questions. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/withernwick-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.