The Aberdeenshire Local Action Group’s Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2024-25 has been launched and is now live and open for applications.

The programme delivers funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Community Led Local Development programme.

Grants are being invited from community groups, public sector organisations, charities and cooperatives throughout Aberdeenshire (excluding the Cairngorms area) and can fund specific activities aimed at benefitting rural communities in the region.

Applications will be assessed and approved by the Aberdeenshire Local Action Group (LAG), a cross-sector partnership which represents rural communities throughout Aberdeenshire.

Grants will be targeted towards capital expenditure which can be delivered before 28th February 2025 and supports one or more of the following priorities:

1) Low Carbon Community Buildings

2) Active and Connected Communities

Grants between £10,000 and £49,999 will be available, and a minimum 10% match funding contribution to projects by applicants is desirable but not essential.

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday 11th August 2024 and potential applicants can access the application form and guidance on the following webpage: Rural Communities Challenge Fund – Aberdeenshire Council.

For more information and support contact externalfunding@aberdeenshire.gov.uk