Sustainable development fund
The Sustainable Development Fund is in addition to our local community funds and supports strategic projects in the regions where SSE is operating. It allows the benefits of our renewable energy developments to be accessible to a wider area and is directed to projects that can achieve significant impact in local communities. We expect the fund could be worth over £57 million over the next 25 years.
Project eligibility
The community fund can support projects which:
- Creating opportunities – increase opportunities for education and employment
- Empowering communities – build resilience and protect vulnerable residents
- Building sustainable places – stimulate meaningful community regeneration
Projects in the following areas can apply:
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Highlands
- North Lincolnshire
- Perth and Kinross
- Scottish Borders
- South Lanarkshire
You can find out who is eligible to apply here.
Fund timetable
Area | Status | Who to contact for more information |
Dumfries and Galloway | Closed - due to open in Spring 2025 | Lindsay Dougan (details below) |
Highlands | Closed – due to open in Autumn 2023 | Lindsay Dougan (details below) |
North Lincolnshire | Open | This is managed in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council: E: Communitygrants@northlincs.gov.uk T: 01724 296926 |
Perth and Kinross | Closed - due to open in Spring 2023 | Lindsay Dougan (details below) |
Scottish Borders | Closed - due to open in Spring 2023 | Lindsay Dougan (details below) |
South Lanarkshire | Open- closes on 18 January 2023 | The application form can be accessed here Lindsay Dougan (details below) |