About
The Highland Council is the local government authority for the Highland area of Scotland, covering the largest geographical area of any Scottish council. The council provides a wide range of public services to residents, businesses, and visitors, including education, social care, planning, housing, transport, waste management, and community services across the Highland region.
Funding Opportunities
Islands Emergency Cost Crisis Fund
The Islands Emergency Cost Crisis Fund has been developed by the Scottish Government to specifically recognise and help support the financial challenges faced by island communities. This fund provides a non-recurring cost of living payment of £127.00 per eligible household to residents of Skye, Raasay, Muck, Eigg, and Rhum. Eligible households are those with their main residence on these islands as of 17 November 2023 who either receive Council Tax Reduction due to low income, or have council tax exemption due to being Cared For, a Care Leaver, being under 18, or who are certified as having a severe mental impairment. The one-off payment is made to the person primarily liable for Council Tax. Where bank details have been provided for previous cost of living payments, payment is made directly into bank accounts. If bank details have not been provided previously, payment is credited to the Council Tax account.
Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme
The Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme provides financial assistance to young Highland people with exceptional or unique talent. The scheme supports youth who attend or attended secondary school in the Highland Council area, or whose parents or grandparents attended a Highland secondary school for a minimum of two years. There are two categories of awards: sports grants for 14 to 25 year olds who have been selected to participate in sporting events at national or international level, or who require specialist sports coaching, training or equipment to compete at such levels; and grants for 16 to 25 year olds undertaking specialist courses of study in arts, language and heritage, science and environment, or to purchase specialist equipment for such courses. The program is designed to support the development of exceptional young talent from the Highland region of Scotland.
Dingwall Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme
This grant program supports the regeneration of the Dingwall conservation area through the restoration of historic properties along the High Street. The scheme provides funding for eligible works on both shopfronts and building restoration to preserve and enhance the historic character of the area. Properties must be located within the designated CARS boundary and contribute to the historic character of the conservation area. Only external and some structural works qualify for grant assistance under this program.
Ward Discretionary Fund
The Ward Discretionary Fund is a local grant program operated by The Highland Council in Scotland. Each council ward receives a discretionary budget to support community initiatives that align with Highland Council Objectives and Outcomes. The fund is designed to support reasonable applications from community groups and organizations across Highland's council wards. Priority is given to projects that attract additional funding from other sources, demonstrating community support and sustainability. The fund aims to support short-term or one-time projects rather than initiatives requiring ongoing financial commitment from the council.
Village Halls Grant
The Village Halls Grant is an annual revenue grant provided by The Highland Council to encourage community use of village halls. The grant supports properly constituted, non-profit making organisations that own or lease village halls on a secure and long-term basis. Halls must be available to all members of the community and managed by an elected, representative committee from the community. The grant provides up to £500 per year, covering up to 20 per cent of annual running costs. Priority is given to halls serving communities with a population of less than 3000 people, and unless there are exceptional circumstances, only one hall in each community will be supported.
Common Good Fund
The Common Good Fund provides financial support for a wide range of local community activities in specific Scottish Highland communities. The fund is designed to support projects that have a community-wide benefit. Applications are considered on their individual merits. Funds are available in select burghs including Cromarty, Dingwall, Dornoch, Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Grantown, Invergordon, Inverness, Kingussie, Nairn, and Tain, though some locations may be temporarily closed to applications due to insufficient funds.
Community Benefit Funding - Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm
Community benefit funding is available to eligible projects in 10 beneficiary Community Council areas in the vicinity of Beinn Tharsuinn windfarm. The program provides financial support for projects based in or benefiting communities including Kiltearn, Ardross, Alness, Invergordon, Kilmuir and Logie Easter, Tain, Edderton, Ardgay, Creich, and Dornoch. The funding aims to support community-led initiatives that benefit local residents in the areas surrounding the windfarm. Applications are reviewed and decided upon by local Community Councils, which may apply additional criteria to reflect priorities identified by their communities. Funding cannot be used for political, religious, entertainment or hospitality purposes, or for purposes adverse to CRE Energy Ltd's interest in the windfarm.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 7
- Active Now
- 7
- Source Domain
- highland.gov.uk
Catalog Data
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