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 | Main Grant Application Form £10,001 - £25,000 (Laggan; and Stratherrick & Foyers only) | Main Grant Guidelines08/02/2023 |
Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and AchnacarryMicro Grant Application | Stratherrick & FoyersMicro Grant Application | LagganMicro Grant Application 27/05/2022 |
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information on this fund please contact:
![]() | Carol MasheterCommunity Investment ManagerTel: 01738 351576 Mobile: 07721 443044 Email: [email protected] |