Taynuilt Community Fund
The Taynuilt Community Council provides funding for community projects and local causes up to £750. If you have a project you would like support with, please download the form below and submit it to:
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.
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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.
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