Coastal Communities Buchan Fund opens

The Coastal Communities Buchan Fund is now open for applications for priority projects for 2026-2027. 

Small and large grants can be applied for and both capital and revenue costs may be supported. 

The fund is administered locally by Aberdeenshire Council, distributing a proportion of the income generated by Crown Estate Scotland.

Projects must be located within Buchan’s coastal areas and grants can support community led projects linked to the following themes:

• Support the development of active travel routes along, to and from the coastline
• Develop the coastal economy, workforce and sustainable tourism
• Create or enhance community, leisure and recreational facilities
• Safeguard, restore or enhance the coastal environment

Our Buchan Area Committee is inviting applications for funding by March 18 to be considered as a priority project for 2026-2027. Applications should be confirmed by late April.

Thereafter, if funding remains available, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Please check https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/buchan/ to apply or contact the team at buchan@aberdeenshire.gov.uk