Funding

With many farming and crofting families worrying about the cost of heating their homes this winter, RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its 'Help for Heating' grants which have increased to £400 this year.  

Legislation that will see Scotland move to using five year carbon budgets to set climate targets has been passed.

The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill amends the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 to introduce limits on the amount of greenhouse gases emitted in Scotland over a five-year period.

The Music for All charity believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music.

The charity makes grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations and have now announced there next funding round of 2024 is open to applicants

Scotland’s natural assets contribute more than £40 billion to the economy and support around 260,000 jobs, according to new research!

Tasgadh is a fund devolved from Creative Scotland, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal and open to organisations and individuals.

It is designed to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase work. The fund can also support professional development and learning projects. Tasgadh cannot support the purchase of equipment, nor can the fund be used to match other Creative Scotland funds.

Farmer-led groups have recommended the Whole Farm Plan to support farmers and crofters in taking a holistic view of their businesses.

By establishing your current performance and activities, farmers and crofters can identify opportunities for improvement and work towards greater productivity and profitability, positioning their business to contribute to meeting Scotland’s climate and nature targets.

Food festivals, workshops and markets celebrating produce from shellfish to whisky are among the 17 local and collaborative projects to receive support from the latest round of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund.

A new disability benefit for people of State Pension age opens today for new applications from people living in five local authority areas, including parts of rural and island Scotland.  

Pension Age Disability Payment is the 15th benefit administered by Social Security Scotland. It is for people of State Pension age and over who are disabled or have a long-term health condition that means they need help looking after themselves or supervision to stay safe; or are terminally ill 

A new evaluation of 'Community Led Local Development' or 'CLLD' has been made available by Rose Regeneration in partnership with Scottish Government.

'Community Led Local Development' or 'CLLD' gives local communities the power to tackle their own, local challenges. By building knowledge and skills, supporting new ideas and encouraging cooperation, CLLD helps to create viable and resilient communities.