Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Funding

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Location

Scotland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This fund supports community groups and charities in the Keith and Strathisla area of Scotland. It is connected to the Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System and managed by Foundation Scotland. You can apply if your group runs activities that benefit people living in the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Must benefit people living within Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas
Who is this for?

This fund is for community groups and charities that run activities benefiting people in the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas. It is not for businesses or individuals.

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Funder track record
Recent awards data

Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.

Awards published

8,598

Typical award

£1,500

Most awards

£500 to £5,000

Most funded region

Scotland

3,547 awards in 2025, up from 2,326 the year before.

Recent awards include Time To Heal (£5,000, 2025), Glenrothes & District Foodbank Community Project (£4,700, 2025) and Heathhall Community Council (£4,000, 2025).

This funder has made 8,598 awards with a typical award of £1,500. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Foundation Scotland

This fund supports community groups and charities that provide activities benefiting those living within the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas.

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Last updated: 14 July 2026