The Community & Coast Fund is open for applications from community groups and organisations in Torry and Cove! You could secure up to £10,000 to turn your project idea into reality.
This year, we’re especially interested in projects that:
- Increase safety in the community
- Reduce social isolation
- Improve mental health and wellbeing
- Create opportunities for local engagement
All projects must connect with at least one of the 6 Pillars of the Community & Coast Fund
- Level 1: Up to £3,000 (for groups with income less than £50,000, and unconstituted groups working in partnership).
- Level 2: Up to £10,000.
Funding is for capital projects, such as:
- Upgrading community facilities
- Purchasing sports or play equipment
- Creating greener, biodiverse environments
- Preserving and celebrating local heritage
For full details of what can and cannot be funded, please download the Fund Guidance Document before starting your application.
29th September - Fund opens for applications.
7th November - Fund closes for applications.
17th November - PB Vote opens
28th November - PB vote closes
5th December - PB voting results announced to applicants and grant letters issued to successful applicants.
January 2026 - Funding issued to successful applicants
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Download our guidance document to help when applying for the fund: here you'll find details of eligibility as well as further details of the whole process
This document is provided for your reference only so you can see the questions being asked in the application, please use the online form to apply
Download this Excel cashflow template to help you demonstrate the financial details required as part of your application submission.
Unsure if your organisation or community group can apply for the Community & Coast Fund? Try our eligibility checker to get an idea of who and what we can fund. Full details are available in the application guidance document above, or if you still have a question and would like to speak to a member of the team, please get in touch
Got a question about the Fund? Get in touch by completing the form below and a member of the team will get back to you
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