A total of £364,000 is available between April 2017 and March 2019, through the new capacity grants scheme, available through four different types of fund. £182,000 will be available in year one (April 2017 to March 2018):
EXCEL FUND
This fund aims to support individuals or groups to develop skills, or take part at national or international sport and cultural events such as dance competitions, sports events and training.
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES FUND
This fund focuses on the delivery of key priorities for Aberdeenshire Council, and is available for non-fixed infrastructure as well as programmes.
To qualify for this funding projects must achieve one of the following aims:
Reduce childhood obesity and inactivity
Support intergenerational work and supporting our older citizens
Celebrate Doric, traditional music and North East culture
CREATIVE ECONOMY FUND
This fund will provide support to practical projects in the craft and creative industry across Aberdeenshire.
This may include projects such as a group of crafters organising a high quality craft fair within their locality, this could be something that would be encouraged to develop over time to create an innovative area for new talent to be encouraged and grow, while benefiting the local economy by increased and return trade.
ASSIST FUND
This fund will support community organisations that deliver key culture, and sport priorities for the council that are seen as having a long term future but are facing short-term financial challenges.
This would essentially be to assist organisations which through no fault of their own, are facing a financial challenge for example where a major item fails which means they are unable to provide their normal service and as a result it may lead to the organisation ceasing to exist.
For further details go to https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/capacity-grants/
Location: Aberdeenshire
For further information, please contact capacitygrants@aberdeenshire.gov.uk (capacitygrants@aberdeenshire.gov.uk), or call 01224 664630, or visit https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/capacity-grants/
The deadline is Wednesday 31 May 2017 at 12:00.