The Ewe Hill 16 Fund

The Ewe Hill 16 Fund receives an annual contribution from ScottishPower Renewables of at least £184,000 (index linked) to support worthwhile projects and initiatives that benefit people living and working in East Dumfriesshire. The fund supports projects and initiatives that promote rural regeneration and sustainability of communities within the Ewe Hill Windfarm area and enhance the lives of those living and working in the area. Applications are welcomed in several categories including educational projects, citizenship and community development, arts and heritage projects, community and recreational facilities, and environmental protection projects. Priority is given to projects demonstrating local consultation, strategic longer-term impacts, partnership working, local procurement, and environmental considerations. The fund operates through an open grant application process with two annual deadlines. Awards typically range from £1,000 to £30,000 and can fund up to 90% of project costs, with applicants required to provide at least 10% match funding. Applications must come from constituted not-for-profit groups with proper governance structures. The fund covers multiple communities across East Dumfriesshire including Langholm, Lockerbie, Gretna, Canonbie, and surrounding areas. Projects are assessed by The Southern Uplands Partnership with final decisions made by DECBG SCIO Trustees.