Funding

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.

Rural Housing Scotland (RHS) has announced that it is to close. 

Founded on February 3, 2001, RHS was established with a clear mission: to help rural communities across Scotland address housing needs, alleviate rural homelessness, and improve poor housing conditions. Operating under the tagline “local homes: national voice,” the charity advocated for rural housing solutions and a force for change.

MSPs have backed legislation giving councils a new power to introduce a visitor levy that would raise funding for local visitor facilities and services.

Gaelic projects in Islay will benefit from funding as part of efforts to grow the language. Islay’s Gaelic Centre will receive £150,000 for a virtual experience which will pull viewers into another world as they learn about the island’s history, heritage and geography.

Meet the Funders 2024

Building on the last two years of success, this year's Meet the Funders will help you connect with national and local funders and discover the latest funding opportunities.

This year, participants are invited to hear presentations on:

Celebrity influencing in the Fundraising Mix, with Steve Sloan and charity, Mikeysline.

Orkney Islands Council has secured £3 million Scottish Government funding for plans to replace its internal ferry fleet.

The funding will help the local authority develop a planned pilot for two electric ferries and its business case for a replacement internal ferry fleet.

More families across Scotland will get access to the help they need, where and when they need it - as local projects receive a funding boost from the Scottish Government.

Grants of up to £80,000 have been awarded to 12 projects undertaking a range of work, including:

New funding for critical infrastructure projects that will help boost employment, empower communities and ensure a sustainable future for Scotland's island communities has been announced by First Minister John Swinney.

First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that 67 projects will share a total of £14 million in support from the latest round of Marine Fund Scotland.

The First Minister made the announcement in Shetland, where this morning he will tour Lerwick’s daily electronic fish auction and meet the Shetland Fishermen’s Association before attending the Convention of the Highlands and Islands.

Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than £300,000 in newly-announced grant support. 

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