Grant Funding

The following funds are provided by wind farm operators as part of their commitment to the local community. The funds are typically administered by Foundation Scotland and Caithness Voluntary Group. The primary target of these funds is community development, economic growth, and skills enhancement. Please see the individual fund website for eligibility & how to apply.

FUNDPURPOSEWEBSITE
Burn of Whilk Community Benefit FundThe Lybster and Tannach fund supports non-formal learning; a way of gaining knowledge and skills outside traditional school or college settings. It’s flexible, often practical, and tailored to the needs and interests of individuals or groups.https://lybsterandtannach.co.uk/how-to-apply/
RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training FundThe purpose of the RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund is to improve opportunities and livelihoods of people living in the Halkirk District, Latheron, Lybster and Clyth, and Watten Community Council areas.https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/bad-cheo-education-training
RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth)This fund supports charitable activities or services that benefit people living in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness. Constituted not-for-profit groups or organisations working to benefit people in the area may apply.https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bad-cheo-latheron-lybster-and-clyth
RWE Camster Wind Farm Community FundThis fund supports charitable activities or services of benefit to those living in the following Community Council Areas of Caithness: Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District. Constituted not-for-profit groups or organisations working to benefit people in these areas may apply.https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/camster
Latheron, Lybster & Clyth Halsary FundThis fund supports community led activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area. These activities would typically relate to community facilities, skills and employment, community or local events, sport and recreation, environmental improvements, youth and education, heritage and/or net zero/emissions reduction activities.https://cvg.org.uk/llc-halsary-fund
Golticlay windfarm inspection.