Taynuilt Community Fund
The Taynuilt Community Council provides funding for community projects and local causes. If you have a project you would like support with, please download the form below and submit it to:
The Taynuilt Community council funds come from a number of local funders that include the Beinn Ghlas Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund & Argyll & Bute council.
Argyll & Bute Council
Supporting Communities Fund
Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund 2026/27 is now open, offering grants of up to £1,500 to not-for-profit organisations working to make a difference in their communities.
From community orchestras to environmental projects, community events, creative wellbeing programmes and resilience planning, the fund continues to help groups turn ideas into positive action.
The fund opens for applications on Monday 11 May and closes on Sunday 5 July 2026.
Who can apply for the fund?
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Applicants must have an annual income of less than £150,000
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Projects must have a defined social or community purpose and be non-profit making.
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Applicants can apply for up to 100% of the total funding costs for any project / activity.
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Application must be compliant with the Equalities Act 2010.
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Applicants must be able to provide the necessary documentation (see Application for details)
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Projects must not promote political or religious views
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Projects cannot apply to other Argyll and Bute Council Funds if applying to the Supporting Communities Fund for the same project.
Nadara
Local energy, local impact
At Nadara, sustainability means creating value for all our stakeholders through the generation of renewable energy, minimising our impact on the environment and leaving society in a better place.
As part of our community engagement programme, every year we run a Call for Projects – an annual opportunity for communities based around our renewable energy sites to benefit from additional support for local initiatives.
Our Call for Projects 2026 ‘Local energy, local impact’ is aimed at supporting local projects in the communities around our UK wind farms that will deliver positive impact in the areas of environmental sustainability, social sustainability or both.
Do you or a group in your area have an idea for an initiative that will provide tangible benefits to your community? Tell us about it for the chance to receive up to £10,000 to deliver community-led actions that address sustainability issues that matter to your community.
We are looking for innovative projects from a wide range of topics that:
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Are linked to environmental and/or social sustainability
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Can deliver positive impact and tangible benefits to your community
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Will be up and running in 2027
Carraig Gheal Windfarm Benefit Fund
Application Forms and Guidance
The Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit fund is divided between two funding schemes; a micro grant scheme with awards of up to £750 and the main grant scheme with awards of up to £10,000. An additional £1,000 has been allocated to each community council for additional micro grants of up to £250 available to non-constituted groups only for 2025-26.
These grant schemes are administered and managed by GreenPower. All enquiries about the schemes should be made to Jennie Cowley at jennie@greenpowerinternational.com
Application forms for both funds can be obtained by emailing jennie@greenpowerinternational.com, along with the funding criteria which is also included below. Jennie issues all application forms and receives all completed applications. Should you have any queries or require any guidance on the application process please contact Jennie who will be happy to help you.
Hydro Community Fund
Application Forms and Guidance
The Hydro Community Fund priorities are:
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To protect the natural environment of the local area, including landscapes, natural habitats and biodiversity.
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To enhance access to safe, affordable and sustainable community transport opportunities and low-carbon solutions within the local area.
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To improve access to affordable, quality and safe housing, including developing community housing initiatives, enhancing local housing stock and improving home energy efficiency schemes.
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To encourage the establishment and sustainable economic growth of small businesses, including social enterprises.
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To develop and improve community assets and infrastructure such as halls, hubs and paths.
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To promote the physical and mental well-being of communities through community arts, culture, sports and recreation.
For this fund, the panel are also interested in projects that support education, skills development, and employment opportunities. However, no specific priority will be given, as all project areas will be considered equally.
First, please read the guidance for the relevant Fund and then click the Application link to be taken to our online application portal.
SSEN’s 2026 Powering Communities to Net Zero fund
They've now launched this year’s Powering Communities to Net Zero (PCNZ) fund and they welcome applications from communities, charities and local not-for-profit organisations.
Applications are open until noon on Thursday 21 May 2026 and the fund, which was introduced as part our current ED2 business plan, is awarding £3m in shareholder-funded grants by 2028 in two categories:
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Physical and environmental resilience
This provides grants to support communities during prolonged power interruptions caused by storms, and aid their ability to cope in periods of severe weather.
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Low-carbon technologies
This is to help support the purchase and adoption of new Low-Carbon Technologies like heat pumps and solar panels – and energy-saving measures when combined with LCT installations – by non-profit organisations.
