Island Communities Fund now open for applications

In response to the Scottish Government’s recent announcement on the Island Communities Fund (ICF), Highland Council is encouraging businesses and community groups located across Scotland’s inhabited islands to submit an application to the Fund, which is being managed and administered by Inspiring Scotland.

Eligible businesses and community groups located on these islands are now able to apply for grants of up to £150,000 for projects focussed on supporting sustainable island economies and the journey towards net zero.

The fund is backed by £2 million of Scottish Government funding, which comes from the £9.5 million committed to the Islands Programme for 2021-22.

Applicants are expected to put forward ‘shovel-ready’ island-based community-led projects and detail how it will contribute to a successful and sustainable future for the islands and support employment and community resilience.

Further information can be found at https://www.inspiringscotland.org.uk/what-we-do/our-funds/island-communities-fund/ and bids must be submitted to Inspiring Scotland by noon on 16 July 2021.

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