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Aberdeenshire Council - Coastal Communities Challenge Fund

Support provided by Aberdeenshire Council

What does this involve?

Aberdeenshire Council's Coastal Communities Challenge Fund is open for applications from community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses based and operating in Aberdeenshire. 

Funding of between £2,500 and £25,000 is available for activities or infrastructure that meets the following priorities:

  • supporting the development of active travel routes along, to and from the coastline
  • developing the coastal economy and sustainable tourism
  • creating or enhancing community, leisure and recreational facilities
  • safeguarding, restoring or enhancing the coastal environment

Match funding is required from the applicant.

Applications close on 16 May 2022. All applications will be assessed after this date. Projects must be completed by 31 March 2023.

Am I eligible?

Community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses based and operating in Aberdeenshire can apply for funding for activities or infrastructure that meet the following priorities:

  • supporting the development of active travel routes along, to and from the coastline
  • developing the coastal economy and sustainable tourism
  • creating or enhancing community, leisure and recreational facilities
  • safeguarding, restoring or enhancing the coastal environment

What does this cost?

It is free to apply. Match funding is required from the applicant.

Who is this for?

Community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses based and operating in Aberdeenshire.
 

How long does this take?

The closing date for applications is 16 May 2022.

Projects must be completed by 31 March 2023.

Important information

The closing date for applications is 16 May 2022.

Projects must be completed by 31 March 2023.

Match funding is required from the applicant.

Next steps

Visit the Coastal Communities Challenge Fund page for more information.

Support provided by Aberdeenshire Council