Coastal Communities Challenge Fund - new application round launched
19 July 2022
A new application round for Aberdeenshire Council's Coastal Communities Challenge Fund has just been launched.
The fund will provide grants of between £2.5k and £25k to projects in Aberdeenshire which support 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
Applications can be made by businesses, charities or community groups. Applicants must make a minimum 10% match funding contribution to projects and business or commercial projects must provide a minimum of 50% match funding.
The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday 28 August and potential applicants can access the application form and guidance at nesflag.org.uk/CCCF.
For support with your applications or to ask any questions, email coastalcommunities@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
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