Applications for the Community and Coast Fund Year 2 are live!

ACVO and ETZ Ltd are delighted to announce that Year 2 of the Community & Coast Fund is now open for applications as of Monday 29 September 2025, with £100,000 available to support grassroots, community-led initiatives in Torry and Cove.

Building on last year’s pilot round - where 16 local organisations shared £95,000 - the Fund will again back projects that make a visible difference for local people.

Grants of up to £10,000 are available for capital projects that support community wellbeing, celebrate local heritage and place, enhance biodiversity, and support jobs, skills, youth and volunteer development.

A smaller grant level of up to £3,000 is also available for groups with annual income up to £50,000. Unconstituted groups can apply at this level in partnership with a constituted organisation.

New for this year, the Fund highlights four priority issues identified with local stakeholders and Year 1 awardees: community safety, community engagement, social isolation, and mental health. Projects must also align with at least one of the Fund’s six pillars, with details of these available on the Community & Coast website

Funding decisions will be made through Participatory Budgeting, giving Torry and Cove residents a direct vote on which projects receive support. Eligible voters will be those with Torry or Cove postcodes and details of this will be released following the application process.

Key dates: Applications open 29 September and close 7 November 2025 . Community voting runs 17–28 November, with results announced 5 December. Funding will be released to successful projects from January 2026.

In Year 1, successful projects ranged from sustainable facilities and sports equipment to kitchen refurbishments and community growing initiatives. Information about the projects funded during year 1 can be read overleaf with project stories available to offer inspiration on the Fund website at communityandcoast.scot/stories

Maggie Hepburn, Chief Executive of ACVO TSI, said: “Year 1 of the Community & Coast Fund showed us the wealth of creativity, energy and commitment in Torry and Cove. We are excited to launch Year 2 and continue supporting projects that deliver impactful benefits for local people.”

Carole Monnier, Community Lead at ETZ Ltd, added: “The first round highlighted the real difference that targeted funding can make in our communities. We are delighted to build on this success with another £100,000 available for local projects in Torry and Cove.”

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