СƬapp and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund opens for applications on Monday 31 March. The fund has supported a range of projects over the last ten years from local sports clubs, village halls, community transport, climate friendly initiatives, history and culture, music and the arts.
This year, following feedback, the council is introducing a new simplified online application process, with some criteria changes. You can apply via the council website. The fund is open for applications until Monday 26 May.
Applications are welcome from not-for-profit community organisations, who meet the eligibility criteria, for up to £1,500 to support community projects across СƬapp and Bute.
The fund supports projects based on the following themes:
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Fairer Communities – tackling poverty by sharing opportunities
Resilient Communities –Capacity building and organising a response to community demands in times of need
- Greener, Cleaner Communities – environmental action to support addressing climate change
- Creative Communities - creativity for health and wellbeing.
Councillor Mark Irvine, Policy Lead for СƬapp Planning and Corporate Services:
“Across СƬapp and Bute, we have dedicated active communities who help bring people together, look after each other and improve the place where they live.
Now in its tenth year, the Supporting Communities Fund continues to help hundreds of groups. It often provides a vital lifeline and helps some of the fantastic work happening across our communities. I would encourage all eligible groups to get in touch and apply.”
You can view just some of the previously funded projects and case studies on our website
For more information or if you would like to discuss your application contact supportingcommunitiesfund@argyll-bute.gov.uk