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Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

The Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund gives bursaries to help people in Dumfries and Galloway access training and education that improves their chances of entering or keeping work. It is run by Foundation Scotland and provided by the Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund. You can apply for up to £1,500 as a first-time applicant. Second-time applicants can ask for up to £1,000, and any further applications are capped at £500 per year. If your course runs over several years, the same caps apply by year of study. The fund can help with course fees, study aids and equipment, specialist clothing and tools, travel and subsistence, accommodation and childcare. Courses can be full time or part time. They include apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications (excluding PhDs) and short vocational courses. Courses leading to recognised qualifications are favoured, and courses delivered locally are looked on more favourably. There is no fixed closing date. Applications are considered monthly, and you should apply as soon as you are sure you will take the course and have a place. The fund normally responds between six and eight weeks after the application deadline. One important caveat: the fund is currently open to residents of Kirkconnel & Kelloholm only. The Sanquhar Community Council area has distributed all its funds, so it is closed to Sanquhar residents until June 2027. You also cannot claim for costs incurred before a decision is made on your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/whiteside-hill-edt. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Stroupster Wind Farm Education and Training Fund (Dunnet & Canisbay)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

This fund gives bursaries to people living in the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area of Caithness. It helps you pay for training or education that will improve your chances of getting or keeping a job in a key local sector. You can apply for up to £1,500 if you are a first-time applicant. Second-time applicants can apply for up to £1,000, and any further applications are capped at £750. If your course runs over several years, the same caps apply year by year. The fund can help with course fees, study aids and equipment, tools for your trade, travel and subsistence, accommodation, childcare and driving lessons and tests. Driving costs are covered up to £500. Courses can be full time or part time. They include apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications (not PhDs) and short vocational courses. Courses leading to recognised qualifications are favoured. Applications are accepted at any time, and decisions are made monthly. Foundation Scotland aims to tell you the outcome within four to six weeks of receiving your application. One practical point to keep in mind: you cannot claim for costs you have already paid before a decision is made. Courses in Caithness or Highland are looked on more favourably than those that mean leaving the area, although you can study anywhere in Scotland. The fund comes from the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/stroupster-education-training-dunnet-canisbay. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£1,000 - £3,000Scotland

The NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund is run by Foundation Scotland. It supports community projects that benefit people living in the Royal Burghs of Kilrenny, Anstruther and Cellardyke Community Council area in Fife. The fund pays for charitable activities that improve community life. That includes facilities, services, the environment, activities and opportunities, helping to make the area a friendly, welcoming and sustainable place to live in and visit. Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available for projects or activities lasting up to 1 year. The money comes from NnG, a joint venture between EDF power solutions UK and ESB, which own the NnG offshore wind farm. For the first three years (2025-2028), £10,800 a year, rising in line with inflation, is set aside for the Anstruther area. The fund is not open right now. The page says it will next open for applications in Spring 2027. You can ask to be added to the mailing list to hear when it re-opens. Groups are encouraged to show local consultation and support. Grants can cover 100% of project costs, but projects with other funding in place are preferred. Groups that reduce the environmental impact of their project, or boost its positive effects, will be looked on more favourably. Read the funder's application criteria before you apply. A panel from the local community council recommends awards. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/nng-anstruther-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £1,500Scotland

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot) is run by Foundation Scotland. It pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Moorfoot Community Council area in Midlothian. The money comes from Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of the nearby Carcant Wind Farm. You can ask for between £250 and £1,500. 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. The fund backs activities that improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. The panel would particularly welcome projects that help the local environment or tackle climate change locally. This fund suits groups and organisations working to benefit people in the Moorfoot area. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria. Groups based outside the fund area can apply, but they are considered case by case and must show a clear benefit for residents inside it. There is no closing date. Applications are accepted at any time and usually take 6 to 8 weeks to process, though it can take longer. A local Community Panel makes recommendations on awards. One caveat to note: the fund cannot support anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities, or anything that brings Greencoat UK Wind or Foundation Scotland into disrepute. Read the application criteria before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carcant-moorfoot. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £25,000Scotland

The Hadyard Hill Community Fund supports charitable projects in Pinwherry and Pinmore, South Ayrshire. It is funded by SSE community benefit money from the Hadyard Hill wind farm. Foundation Scotland runs it with a local advisory panel. Standard grants range from £500 to £10,000. Large grants run from over £10,000 up to £25,000. Around £50,000 in total is available each year, although amounts vary from round to round. Awards can cover equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should support the rural regeneration and sustainability of the area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. The panel may give priority to projects that build community leadership, help communities take ownership of assets, bring in match funding, use local suppliers, care for the environment, show local consultation and work in partnership. Groups can apply for more than one grant a year. A separate small grant scheme for awards up to £500 is run by Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council. Decisions on those are made on a rolling basis. One practical point: the application dates listed on the page are all from 2022, so no current closing date is shown. Pre-application enquiries are welcome, so it is worth talking to the Community Funds Adviser before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/hadyard-hill-pinwherry-pinmore. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (EnergieKontor UK)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives in Holderness. A contribution of about 20% (cash, volunteer time or in kind) is viewed favourably. Amount: Up to £1,000 (Main Fund up to £10,000 reopens April 2027). Rolling: Small Grant Fund open while funds allow; Main Fund reopens 1 April 2027. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. Area of benefit: Mid, North, South East and South West Holderness wards, with preference within 5 km of HU12 9AX. 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/burton-pidsea-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Routh Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Foresight)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for public-benefit initiatives across the East Riding of Yorkshire, with preference for projects near Routh Wind Farm. Small grants now; Main Fund for larger requests from 2 November 2026. Amount: Small grants up to £1,000; Main Fund over £1,000 (above £15,000 exceptional). Rolling: Small Grants open now; Main Fund opens 2 November 2026; closes when the year's money is committed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. 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/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Nadara)

£500 - £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives within 5 km of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP). Amount: £500 to £1,000. Rolling: Small Grants Fund open; Main Fund closed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. 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/tedder-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Villages Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for activity involving local people that gives economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit to Holton, Sotherton and Westhall in Suffolk. £14,775 available in 2026. Amount: Usually up to £5,000. Open call for applications; no fixed deadline shown. Who can apply: Charities, faith organisations, parish and town councils, social enterprises and CICs, and voluntary and community groups. NCF general eligibility criteria apply. Projects must benefit the eligible parishes. How to apply: Check the Norfolk Community Foundation general eligibility criteria and apply online from the fund page. Talk to the Programmes Advisor (01603 623958) first if you are considering a larger award. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/villages-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Weston Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for activity involving local people that gives economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit to Weston Longville, Morton on the Hill, Attlebridge and Hockering. £14,342 available in 2026. Amount: Usually up to £5,000. Open call for applications; no fixed deadline shown. Who can apply: Charities, faith organisations, parish and town councils, social enterprises and CICs, and voluntary and community groups. NCF general eligibility criteria apply. Projects must benefit the eligible parishes. How to apply: Check the Norfolk Community Foundation general eligibility criteria and apply online from the fund page. Talk to the Programmes Advisor (01603 623958) first if you are considering a larger award. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/weston-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Up to £30,000South West England

Small grants year round and quarterly large grants for community access to services, community energy, skills, rural business, sport, community buildings, transport and wellbeing. Separate capital project form. Amount: Up to £5,000 small; £5,000 to £30,000 large. Small grants rolling; large grants next deadline noon 11 November 2026. Who can apply: Community organisations working in Bishops Nympton, East Anstey, East Worlington, Knowstone, Meshaw, Molland, Oakford, Rackenford and Creacombe, Rose Ash or West Anstey, with priority for the three closest parishes. How to apply: Read the fund guidance notes and Devon Community Foundation terms and conditions on the fund page, complete the eligibility checklist and apply online. Capital projects use a separate downloadable form emailed to grants@devoncf.com. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/batsworthy-cross-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Thorne Farm Wind Turbine Community Benefit Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

Grants for community transport, rural services, lunch clubs, memory cafes, sports, befriending, life skills and bringing people together. Amount: Up to £5,000 (more by exception). Rolling: small grants available throughout the year. Who can apply: Charities, CICs, co-operatives, unincorporated groups, sports clubs, schools and parish councils whose beneficiaries mostly live in Holsworthy Hamlets, Pancrasweek or Pyworthy. One application a year. How to apply: Read the fund guidance notes and Devon Community Foundation terms and conditions on the fund page, complete the eligibility checklist and apply online. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/thorne-farm-wind-turbine-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money from the wind farm's operator, Nadara Limited. It gives grants to organisations for work in the communities within eight kilometres of the Kirkby Moor Wind Farm. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. You can also apply for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund gives examples of activities it would like to support. These include projects that promote or put into practice the sustainable use of energy and resources, environmental improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve energy efficiency for residents on low incomes or in community facilities. It also mentions community composting schemes, projects that promote local produce and reduce food miles, hedge restoration and wildflower planting, and free events that teach people about efficient use of resources and energy. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. This fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations whose work benefits people in the area of benefit. A map on the funder's page shows the eligible area. Priority goes to projects in the red area, so make it clear where your project is based. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications go through the online application portal, and the funder provides a step-by-step help guide. You can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 825760 if you would like more information. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kirkby-moor-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Caithness Futures Maternity Grants

Foundation Scotland

Up to £250Scotland

Caithness Futures Maternity Grants give you £250 if you are pregnant, in your third trimester and live in Caithness. The fund is run by Foundation Scotland and supported by RWE's Caithness Futures community fund, through the Camster II Wind Farm. It aims to ease the cost of travelling to Inverness for maternity services. You can use the money for travel to Inverness, accommodation if you need it, or childcare for older children. You are also free to use it in other ways that help you get ready for the baby. Examples on the page include equipment, clothes, nappies, an antenatal class, pregnancy vitamins or healthy food. To qualify, you need to show that you live in Caithness and provide your Mat B1 form. Proof of address is usually your Council Tax Notice, though other official documents are accepted. Foundation Scotland processes applications against the eligibility criteria. There are no deadlines. You can apply at any time. The grant is meant for the last trimester of pregnancy, planning around the birth or early care costs. One thing to know: Foundation Scotland will contact you in the months after an award to ask how the money helped and what you spent it on. This helps them judge how well the new fund works and whether the pilot will continue. If you do not have any of the listed documents, you can contact the Grants Officer for support. The page also asks you to read the application criteria before you apply. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/caithness-futures-maternity-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £1,500Scotland

The NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable activities that improve community life in the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem and District, now and for future generations. The money comes from the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which is owned by EDF power solutions UK and ESB through a joint venture. You can apply for a Standard Grant of £500 to £1,500 for a project or activity lasting up to one year. The fund will also consider Multi-year Grants of up to three years, totalling £4,500 (up to £1,500 a year). Multi-year funding can give your group more reassurance and flexibility, and can reduce fundraising and paperwork. It suits community groups and organisations that benefit people in the Pittenweem area. You need a constitution and must be set up on a not-for-profit basis. You do not have to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. The fund is not open yet. Applications are planned to open in early 2027, with a provisional deadline of late February or early March 2027. Funding decisions are expected by the end of April 2027. These dates are provisional, so plan with some flexibility. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. The fund is expected to run for 25 years, with the amounts for each area reviewed in 2028. Read the application criteria and the list of what the fund cannot support before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-pittenweem-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £1,000Scotland

The Barrhill Community Fund backs community-led activity that creates positive, lasting change in South Ayrshire. It pays for the costs of projects, services and facilities. The fund is run by Barrhill Community Interest Company and is paid for by the Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company and the ScottishPower Renewables Mark Hill wind farm. There are two types of grant. Small grants run from £1,000 to £5,000. Large grants start at £5,001 and there is no fixed upper amount. Micro grants of up to £1,000 are available from the Community Council instead. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the three local communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. If your group is based outside the fund area, you must show a clear benefit for residents inside it. The fund is a rolling programme, so there is no single closing date. Apply at least 4 weeks before the next Board meeting if you want to be considered at that meeting. The Board meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. Directors who live in the community make the decisions. Read the application criteria before you start. Separately, the fund offers Community Energy grants to eligible households in the Barrhill Community Council area. Registrations open on 1 October 2026 and close on 28 February 2027. The fund also makes bursaries to individuals for education and training. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/barrhill-community-interest-company. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund - Microgrants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Up to £700Yorkshire and The Humber

The Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund offers microgrants of up to £700 for local projects near Harrogate. It is a community benefit fund provided by RWE Renewables and managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation. The microgrant strand is open now, and you can apply at any time. The fund backs activities that improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Past awards have paid for refurbishments and renovations to community buildings, and for new equipment for playgroups, drama clubs, sports facilities and play areas. It has also supported a graveyard recording project in Hampsthwaite. It suits small local charities and voluntary and community groups based in the parishes of Felliscliffe, Hampsthwaite, Birstwith, Norwood, Darley and Menwith, Haverah Park with Beckwithshaw, and Washburn. Parish councils can apply too, if the project is wholly charitable and falls outside their usual remit. If you plan to repeat the same work, you can apply for up to £700 a year for up to three years in a single application. Make this clear in your application if you do. One practical point: the foundation aims to decide within 12 weeks of receiving your fully completed application. If your project is an event, apply at least 12 weeks beforehand so payment can be made in time. Larger grants are closed for now and are due to reopen during 2027. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/knabs-ridge-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The money comes from Fairfield Windfarm Ltd, which is operated by EDF Energy Renewables. It supports communities close to the Fairfield Wind Farm at Pica. The fund gives grants to organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in local communities. Examples of activities the fund would like to support include environmental sustainability, improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve the energy efficiency of homes for residents on low incomes. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that benefit the parishes of Parton, Lowca, Distington and Moresby. Make sure your project clearly benefits those parishes. The fund does not support individuals or anti-renewable energy projects. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you would like more information, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fairfield-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

This microgrant fund supports community groups and charities that run activities benefiting people living in the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas of Moray. It is paid for by Zenobe Blackhillock BESS Limited, which operates the Blackhillock battery energy storage site outside Keith, and it is run with Foundation Scotland. Groups can ask for up to £1,000. Individuals running an activity that supports local community initiatives can ask for up to £500. The fund will share out £25,000 in year one. Grants can help with equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. Applications that show added value are prioritised. For example, you might bring in other funding, work in partnership with other groups, or reach beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. There is no fixed closing date. The two community councils consider applications at their monthly meetings, so send yours at least one week before the meeting you are aiming for. Strathisla Community Council does not meet in January or July, and Keith Community Council does not meet in January or August. Contact the councils for the latest submission information. You can apply to only one council per project. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/blackhillock. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kildrummy (Lumsden & Towie) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

This fund gives education and training bursaries to individuals who live in the Lumsden, Kildrummy, Towie and Glenkindie areas of Aberdeenshire. It suits people who want to improve their job prospects or move into a new career. You can apply for up to £1,500 for a short course or the first year of a longer course. Year two of a multi-year course can receive up to £1,000, and later years up to £300. Courses can be vocational or professional, full-time or part-time, and can be anywhere in the UK. Courses leading to formal qualifications, such as SVQs, HNCs, HNDs and degrees, are favoured over informal ones. PhDs are not supported. Bursaries can help with course fees, travel, meals, childcare, accommodation, study aids such as a laptop or books, specialist equipment and up to 10 driving lessons in some cases. IT equipment is usually capped at £500. You can apply at any time. The fund is part of the KLT Link Here Fund from Greencoat UK Wind, owner of Kildrummy Wind Farm, and £15,000 a year is available in total. Once you apply, Foundation Scotland arranges a short phone interview and aims to tell you its decision within four weeks. One thing to know: apprenticeships are not supported, and the fund cannot pay for costs already covered by a school, college, employer or another funder such as Skills Development Scotland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/kildrummy-lumsden-towie-education-training-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford)

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland pays for charitable projects that benefit people living in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford Community Council area in Aberdeenshire. It is provided by Nadara, the owner of the Gordonstown Hill Wind Farm. It was set up in 2013 and is expected to run for the life of the wind farm, around 25 years. Grants start at £500. There is no maximum award, but you are asked to bear in mind the size of the annual donation to the fund, which was just over £24,000 in 2020. If you are thinking of asking for more than £5,000, contact Foundation Scotland before you apply. You can apply at any time. There are no set deadlines, and a local panel meets as and when needed to consider applications. The fund suits groups, businesses and organisations working for the benefit of the three communities. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your project should fit the Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford Community Action Plan 2015, which sets out local priorities. The panel prefers awards for capital items or capital projects rather than revenue costs such as travel or subsidising activities. One practical point: the panel likes to see that you have explored other sources of funding, used local suppliers where possible, consulted the people who will benefit and considered working in partnership. Full funding is only considered in exceptional circumstances. If your project needs less than £500, the community council runs a separate micro-grant scheme for grants of up to £500. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/gordonstown-auchterless-inverkeithny-fisherford. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports seven communities in the Scottish Borders: Hobkirk, Denholm & District, Hawick & District, Newcastleton & District, Southdean, Upper Liddesdale & Hermitage, Upper Teviotdale and Borthwick Water. Foundation Scotland works with these communities, but it is a devolved fund. That means each community has its own arrangements, because that is what the communities preferred. The fund aims to support the wellbeing and sustainability of these communities. It backs charitable activities that make a positive difference to people's lives and to the economic, social or environmental sustainability of the local area. It can also support activity that fits this purpose and the community's own priorities, which may be set out in a Community Action Plan, Local Place Plan or similar document. Each community receives a share of the annual payment, which makes up 64% of the total fund. The host community of Hobkirk receives two shares and the other communities receive one share each. There is no fixed grant size. Each community distributes its share differently, so key dates vary too. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in an area of benefit can apply to the local funds. Read the application criteria and the information on what cannot be funded first. Local administrative organisations may also have their own specific criteria. One practical point: you cannot simply apply to Foundation Scotland for a single grant. If your project benefits more than one community, you will need to contact each community separately. For questions about how the fund works in your area, contact your Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/pines-burn-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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EDF power solutions Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Fund (Avonbridge and Standburn)

Foundation Scotland

£150 - £4,500Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland, provided by EDF power solutions, supports community projects that benefit people living in Avonbridge and Standburn in the Falkirk area. The money comes from the Burnhead Moss Wind Farm. You can ask for between £150 and £4,500. Grants can help with 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. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and activity. Applications can be submitted at any time, so there is no closing date. Foundation Scotland will assess and decide the outcome within eight weeks. An assessor will usually phone you for a short conversation about your project. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Avonbridge and Standburn can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. If your group is based outside the fund area, your application will be considered case by case and must show a clear benefit for local residents. If you need more than £4,500, or want a multi-year grant of up to 3 years, speak to Foundation Scotland first. Please do not apply for a larger or multi-year grant without that conversation. The fund cannot support anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities, or anything that would bring EDF power solutions or Foundation Scotland into disrepute. Small grants under £150 are not available at present. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/burnhead-moss-avonbridge-and-standburn. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £10,000Scotland

The River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund from Foundation Scotland supports charitable projects and activities that mainly benefit residents of Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich and Kilmaha in Argyll and Bute. It is part of the wider River Avich Hydro Community Benefit Fund, which is provided by Awesome Energy Dalriada, the community benefit society that runs the River Avich hydro-power scheme. You can apply for up to £10,000. Awards can cover equipment, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations and feasibility studies, and repair or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should fit the themes in the Dalavich Improvement Group Community Action Plan: housing development, community assets, young people, arts and heritage, transport solutions, environmental projects, economic initiatives, and health and wellbeing services. You can apply at any time. Grants are normally for one year, though activity over up to three years is possible. A community panel of up to seven members aims to meet once or twice a year to make decisions. One practical point to know. There is no fixed amount available each year. Dalavich Improvement Group sets it in June, and it depends on the hydro scheme's profitability and other financial commitments. Grants can only be committed from money already held in the fund. You will also need to show how your project considers local suppliers, collaboration, match funding and environmental sustainability. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/river-avich-hydro-open-grants-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects close to the Monnaboy Wind Farm, which is off the Monnaboy Road in Greysteel. You can apply for up to £2,500. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN wants its wind farms to bring economic benefits to the local community as well as environmental ones. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers the fund. The fund lists these priorities: projects that give young adults and/or unemployed people the chance to build skills; intergenerational projects; collaborative projects; projects that tackle rural isolation; projects based around community arts; and projects that make better use of community space. Applications close at 1pm on 22 October 2026. If you are thinking of applying, it is worth starting soon. The main thing to check is location. Your organisation must be based within 7km of the wind farm site, measured in a straight line. Applications from groups outside that radius will not fit the fund. If you have questions, the Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application. You can email them or call them using the details on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cloonty Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

The Cloonty Community Benefit Fund offers up to £5,000 to local community projects in Northern Ireland. Gaelectric set it up in 2016 and it is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN says its wind farms should bring real benefits to the people who live nearby, and this fund is one way it does that. The fund is for projects within 6km of the Cloonty Wind Farm site. The area is bounded by the B17 Straid Road to the north, the B62 Ballybogey Road to the west, and the B147 Kirk Road and Ballintea Road to the south and east. The funder lists these priorities: - projects that build skills for young adults and the unemployed - inter-generational projects - collaborative projects - projects that tackle rural isolation - community arts projects - projects that make better use of community space You can ask for up to £5,000. The page does not state a minimum award. The fund closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short if you want to apply. The main practical point is location. Your project must sit inside the 6km area, so check the boundary roads before you start. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists the fund, and its Grants Team can help you with your application. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £6,000Northern Ireland

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund backs local projects near the Dunbeg Wind Farm, which sits between Limavady and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. It is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. You can ask for up to £6,000. The fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups whose work fits one or more of these areas: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. This suits groups rooted in the area around the wind farm, with a project that clearly benefits local people. The fund is open for applications now. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm, so the window is short. One practical point matters a lot. Your organisation must be located within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, measured in a straight line. The fund is for local community projects within that same radius. Check your location before you start. If you have already begun an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. The Grants Team at the Community Foundation can support you with your application if you have questions. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund gives up to £2,500 to local projects near the Corby Knowe wind farm, off the Parkgate Road in Kells, County Antrim. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short. The fund backs projects that educate, raise awareness and show community involvement in work that promotes environmental issues and healthier lifestyles. Priorities include tackling marginalisation and rural isolation; skills development and arts and cultural activities for children and teenagers, including pre-school children; activities and events that bring the community together; better use of existing community venues and outdoor spaces; local environmental and conservation management; and recruiting and developing volunteers so existing community organisations are more sustainable. Location is the key test. Your project must be within 5km of the wind farm site, and your organisation must be based within that 5km radius, measured in a straight line. If you are outside the radius, this fund will not be open to you. Gaelectric set up the fund in 2016. CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company, now manages it, and Community Foundation Northern Ireland administers it. The wind farm has 3 turbines with an output of 5.4MW. The Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application, and their contact details are on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund backs local community projects around the wind farm. It was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists it among its open grants. You can ask for up to £3,000. The fund is open to projects within a 6km radius of the wind farm, which includes Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. So it suits community groups and organisations rooted in those areas. The fund lists five priorities. These are skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, projects tackling rural isolation, projects based around community arts, and projects that make better use of community space. A project that fits one or more of these will be a natural match. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. That is close, so it is worth checking your project against the priorities and the location rules now. If you have already started an application, the Foundation asks you to carry on using the link emailed to you when you registered. One practical point: your location matters. The page says the fund is for projects in the local area around the wind farm, so organisations outside that radius should look elsewhere. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Dunmore Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Dunmore Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near Dunmore Wind Farm. It was set up so that the wind farm, alongside its environmental benefits, also brings real social and economic benefits to people who live nearby. You can find it among the open grants listed by Community Foundation Northern Ireland. You can apply for up to £2,500. The money is for projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Projects need to be within 10 miles of the wind farm. The fund lists these priorities: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. Choose the ones that best match your project. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. With the deadline close, it is worth getting your application ready now. One practical point to note: your organisation must be located within the 10-mile radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, not by road, so check your location against that rule before you start. If you have already started an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. If you are new to the process, the funder asks you to check first whether your organisation and project are eligible. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.