Two funding streams for Banff & Buchan

Communities across Banff and Buchan can now apply for the second tranches of funding form two important grant schemes.

Applications are being sought for the Banff and Buchan Area Committee Budget and the Banff and Buchan Coastal Communities Fund – both with a deadline of 5pm on Friday, July 18.

The Area Committee Budget has a remaining balance of £18,397 to support local groups and will contribute 100% of the first £1,000 and 80% of the remaining costs up to £5,000 to support delivery of the following themes:

•    Improving the appearance and maintenance of towns and villages within Banff and Buchan
•    Stronger communities
•    Safer communities
•    Supporting health and active communities
•    Tackling poverty and inequality
•    Transport and connectivity

The Coastal Communities Fund has £6,397 to support projects in coastal areas – grants are available for 100% of project costs up to £5,000, thereafter 90% of costs up to £6,397 and both capital and revenue projects may be supported. 

This funding must be used for the benefit of coastal communities and can support projects linked to the following themes: 

Supporting the development of active travel routes along, to and from the coastline
Developing the coastal economy and sustainable tourism
Creating or enhancing community, leisure and recreational facilities
Safeguarding, restoring or enhancing the coastal environment

For an application form or for further details, email banffandbuchanamo@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or call 01467 530700.