Grants - Community benefit funding
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Purpose
Community benefit funding to eligible projects in 10 beneficiary Community Council areas in the vicinity of Beinn Tharsuinn windfarm.
These are Kiltearn, Ardross, Alness, Invergordon, Kilmuir and Logie Easter, Tain, Edderton, Ardgay, Creich, Dornoch
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Eligibility
- The project must be based in or benefit at least one of the ten beneficiary communities
- The funding cannot be used for any of the following purposes:
- Political, religious, entertainment or hospitality purposes
- Any purpose adverse to CRE Energy Ltd's interest in the Windfarm
- To finance or replace any service that we are obliged to provide
- The purposes of acquiring or assisting in the acquisition of any part of the windfarm site community
- Political, religious, entertainment or hospitality purposes
Councils may apply additional criteria to reflect priorities identified by the local community
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Application process
Applicants are advised to contact the Community Council to discuss proposals before applying.
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Apply
Community Councils decide whether to support funding applications made for projects within their Community Council area.
Community Council minutes are available from the secretary of each Community Council.