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ANCBC Main Fund

The Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company Main Fund supports community-led charitable activities that promote rural regeneration and sustainability of communities in Annandale and Nithsdale, Scotland. Awards range from £500 to £20,000 and can support a wide range of costs and activities benefiting local communities. The fund prioritizes projects addressing community facilities, environmental initiatives including climate change reduction, heritage, enterprise development, sport and recreation, youth and education, and support for vulnerable people. Match funding is required for grants over £2,000, with 25% match needed for grants between £2,001-£5,000 and 50% match for grants between £5,001-£20,000. Awards can be multi-year, up to a maximum of 3 years, with total funding not exceeding £20,000.

Nadara A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund

The A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefitting those living in the West Loch Fyne, Dunadd and Lochgilphead community council areas in Argyll & Bute, Scotland. The fund is provided by Nadara, the developer and owner of the A'Chruach Wind Farm. An annual amount of £149,000, inflation-adjusted, is paid into the fund each year for the operating life of the wind farm, expected to be 25 years. The fund began in 2016 and supports positive change by investing in community-led activity that is strategic, positive and creative, helping create a legacy of lasting impact. The fund makes grants to support the costs of relevant projects, services and facilities across a wide range of community priorities. The fund offers two types of grants: a Main grants programme (small grants £500-£5,000; medium grants £5,001-£25,000; large grants over £25,000) and a Multi-year Flexible Funding programme (£2,000-£10,000 per year for up to three years). The fund's priorities were informed by community action planning and include advancing rural regeneration, enhancing infrastructure, establishing and improving community services, developing community facilities, enhancing leisure and tourism opportunities, and capacity building for community organisations. Applications are assessed by a Community Panel made up of local residents, community councillors and people who work or volunteer in the communities. The fund particularly encourages projects that demonstrate additional funding from other sources, use local procurement, build capacity through skills development, and involve partnership working. Multi-year flexible funding is available for organizations that demonstrate reach across multiple community groups, commitment to continuous improvement, and potential for long-term sustainability. Micro grants of £250-£500 are also available through local community councils for smaller community initiatives.