Stronelairg

Through our Stronelairg wind farm we make around £569,250 per year available to communities and charitable projects. Between 2017 and 2042 we expect to invest £28 million in local projects.

FUND DETAILS

The Stronelairg Community Fund is split into three parts

Main Grant Funding – For applications from £501 up to £25,000 (up to £10,000 in some areas). This is administered by SSE, with the decisions made by a panel of local people.

Micro Grant Funding – For applications up to £500. This is administered by Community Councils in each area.

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY

Community-focussed or charitable activities which:

  • Encourage community activity and promote community spirit,
  • Ensure adequate access to services for all community members including those with disabilities,
  • Improve local infrastructure and connectivity,
  • Build the local economy including opportunities for apprenticeships and training,
  • Build community capacity and cohesion between groups,
  • Develop or maintain community assets,
  • Encompass Heritage, Culture, Arts, Health and Wellbeing (including sports)

Projects in the following Highland community council areas can apply for either a main grant or a micro grant:

  • Stratherrick & Foyers
  • Laggan
  • Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry

You can see who is eligible to apply here.

FUND TIMETABLE

Micro Grant deadlines are issued by the local community council, and are included in the application forms, downloadable below.

Main Grant deadlines for applications:
6th March 2023

HOW TO APPLY

The applications form and guidelines are available to download below. The Micro Grant forms are specific to each community council area, and the Main Grant Forms and Main Grant Guidance cover all three areas.

Community organisations who administer the Stronelairg Fund

In addition, in the following three community council areas, an element of the Stronelairg community fund is administered by local community organisations. For more information about the funds, deadlines and how to apply, please contact the relevant group by clicking on the links below:

Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Company
Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust
Glengarry Trust

Main Grant Application Form £501 - £10,000

10/01/2023
Stronelairg Application Form £501 - £10,000

Main Grant Application Form £10,001 - £25,000 (Laggan; and Stratherrick & Foyers only)

08/02/2023
Stronelairg Application Form £10,001 - £25,000

Main Grant Guidelines

08/02/2023
Stronelairg Guidelines

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry

Micro Grant Application

27/05/2022
Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry - Microgrant Application

Stratherrick & Foyers

Micro Grant Application

27/05/2022
Stratherrick & Foyers - Microgrant Application

Laggan

Micro Grant Application

27/05/2022
Laggan - Micro Grant Application

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information on this fund please contact:

Carol Masheter

Community Investment Manager

Tel: 01738 351576

Mobile: 07721 443044

Email: [email protected]