Highlands and Islands Climate Hub and Highland Third Sector Interface to distribute funds to community projects
Groups in the Highlands are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 for community-led projects.
The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub is working in partnership with Highland Third Sector Interface to deliver the community-led local development fund on behalf of the Highland Council Community Regeneration Fund.
The fund, aimed at delivering activities in remote and rural areas, is split into four themes - resilient communities, sustainable communities, inclusive and engaged communities and enterprising and growing communities.
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Climate Hub chief executive Joan Lawrie said supporting communities to create viable and resilient communities was at the very heart of her organisation.
“These small grants are larger than the Hub’s own Climate Action Fund so it’s amazing to be able to offer more to community projects,” she said.
“We talk with members daily about their inspirational ideas so I’m really excited to be able to direct this important fund where it will make a significant impact.”
Applications, which can be submitted until the end of May, will be accepted from charities, companies limited by guarantee, development trusts, not-for-profit organisations, community benefit societies and community councils.
Highland Third Sector Interface chief officer, Mhairi Wylie said: “In these challenging times, securing funding for the third sector in Highland is more crucial than ever.
“This support enables us to continue fostering resilience and innovation within our communities.”
Any constituted third-sector organisation, charity or community group operating or delivering services in a rural setting in the Highland Council area can apply, excluding projects focusing on communities in Inverness City or Badenoch and Strathspey.
Go to hiclimatehub.co.uk/clld-fund or highlandtsi.org.uk/clld-fund for more details on applying for funding.
