Coastal Communities Challenge Fund Round 5
13 January 2023
Applications are now open for Aberdeenshire Council's Coastal Communities Challenge Fund.
Grants are being targeted at community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses on Aberdeenshire's coastline and can fund a range of activities with positive economic, social or environmental impacts.
The fund distributes revenues generated by Crown Estate Scotland, with applications being assessed and approved by the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group (NESFLAG), a cross-sector partnership comprising representatives from Aberdeenshire's coastal and fishing sectors.
This year's grants will be targeted towards activities or infrastructure which 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
Grants between £10,000 and £50,000 will be available and applicants must make a minimum 10% match funding contribution to projects. Small business applicants must contribute 50% match funding. Projects approved under this application round must be completed by March 2024.
The deadline for submission of applications is midnight on Monday 6 February 2023. To find out more about the fund and to apply, visit nesflag.org.uk/cccf.
For support with your application or any questions, please email coastalcommunities@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
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