Stronelairg
Stronelairg Wind Farm is a 66 turbine, 227.7MW project located on the Garrogie Estate, south-east of Fort Augustus and adjacent to SSE’s Glendoe hydro scheme. Stronelairg Community Fund has been established as a means of enabling us to contribute to the communities close the wind farm, including Fort August & Glenmoriston, Stratherrick and Foyers and Laggan, and to the wider Highland region.
50% of the Fund is committed to the regional Sustainable Development Fund [link]. This fund opens every two years and supports transformational projects across the Highland local authority area.
Through the Stronelairg Community Fund we make around £569,250 per year available to local communities. Between 2017 and 2042 we expect to invest £28 million in and community and charitable projects both locally and across the Highland region.
In recognition of the impact of construction traffic related to the wind farm, community funding was also made available to Glengarry, Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry from 2017 to 2019.
FUND DETAILS
The local elements of Stronelairg Community Fund are:
Stronelairg Community Fund - Laggan: A fund benefitting the Laggan community, with award decisions are made by a panel of local representatives.
Grants are normally available from £1,001 - £25,000. Applications for over £25,000 will be considered for strategic projects - contact the SSE Community Investment Manager (below) in the first instance if you are considering this.
Micro Grant Fund – Laggan: for applications up to £1,000. This Fund is administered by Laggan Community Council.
Stronelairg Community Fund – Fort Augustus & Glenmoriston: The local fund benefiting this community council area is administered by Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Company. Please contact the company for further information and to apply for a grant.
Stronelairg Community Fund - Stratherrick and Foyers: The local fund benefiting this community council area is administered by Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust. Please contact the trust for further information and to apply for a grant.
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)
You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and not be set up for individual profit. If you are unsure if your group is eligible, please contact us for advice.
FUND TIMETABLE
The timetable for applications to Stronelairg Community Fund - Laggan, are:
| Deadline | Panel Meeting |
| 30 November | End of January |
| 31 March | End of May |
| 31 July | End of September |
HOW TO APPLY - LAGGAN FUND
First, read the fund guidance below and then click the application link to be taken to our online application portal.
Any groups looking for funding of more than £25,000 should contact the Community Investment Manager (details below) before applying.
Click on the ‘Apply’ button below if you wish to begin a new application.
If you have started a grant application and saved your progress, you can return to it by logging in to our Community Investment Portal here and navigating to My Applications.
How to apply – Apprenticeship Grant
First, read the fund guidance then please discuss your proposal with the Community Investment Manager (details below) before making an application.
HOW TO APPLY - LAGGAN MICRO GRANTS
To apply for a micro grant, click on the link below to download an application form.
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information on this fund please contact:
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Carol MasheterCommunity Investment ManagerTel: 01738 351576 Mobile: 07721 443044 Email: [email protected] |