The Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation supports a huge variety of projects. Generally, applicants should demonstrate a sound management plan, and a clear benefit to communities in Moray and the Highlands and Islands. They will fund projects that cover one or more of the following: Education and Training, Health, Care, Sport, Arts and Heritage, and Conservation and Environment.

The fund receives an annual donation of £15,000 from a local wind farm and the second round of applications for a community benefit fund is now open to organisations and individuals in the AB31 postcode area.

The purpose of the Area Committee Budget is to enhance local service delivery. It supports proposals in line with the priorities in the Area Community Plan. The six priorities for Formartine are: Ensuring Residents of Formartine enjoy healthy and active lifestyles; Road Safety; Support for community groups and organisations to deliver local initiatives designed to boost economic activity; to support community capacity building; and to support community empowerment; Securing improved community facilities and partnership delivery of services; Support the development of economic activity and Town Centre First principles; Transport and accessibility to services

Aberdeenshire Sports Council encourages, develops and promotes all sport and physical activity, providing advice, support and assistance to affiliated clubs/organisations. They are keen to support grass root developments and minority sports, as well as the major sports. Grants are available for equipment, events, start up costs, travel and club development costs.

Tenovus Scotland makes a key difference to Scottish medical research development through small and large medical research grants and scholarships. The main focus is on funding projects to produce pilot evidence that then attracts longer term support from major external funders, leading to further research development.

This Fund is provided by Ventient Energy, the owner of the Gordonstown Wind Farm. The fund will benefit charities and community groups within each of the Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford Community Council and the Fyvie and Rothienorman Community Council areas. The Fund purpose is to support activity which will sustain and develop the life of the community and ensure that the area is an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit.

The Greencoat Kildrummy, Lumsden & Towie Community Fund is a charitable Fund set up to benefit residents of these communities within the area covered by Donside Community Council. The Fund is owned by Greencoat UK Wind and managed by Foundation Scotland. The Fund will provide grants to support charitable activities that reflect the ambitions and activity of the Kildrummy, Lumsden and Towie Community Action Plan. The aim of the Action Plan is to encourage and enable the economic, social and environmental development to support sustainability and help the area to continue to develop. Grant requests are expected to support one or more of the themes of the Action Plan. These themes are: Supporting Community Services & Facilities; Enhancing Adult Learning, Employment & Training; Developing Tourism; Improving Access & Environment; Supporting Children & Young People Improving Community Communication; Improving Local Transport.

This fund is aimed at supporting schools and voluntary and community groups making educational visits to the Cairngorms National Park. Priority will be given to schools and groups from deprived areas, those who have not visited the Park before and groups who support people with disabilities, young people, ethnic minorities and those who experience economic disadvantage or health inequality.

The fund supports projects located within or directly benefiting one or more of the three community council areas of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap O Noth and the area of the Cabrach Community Association. It will support projects which will support positive change and strategic impact, in particular: improve community services and facilities; increase participation in and access to contemporary culture, events and recreational activity; preserve and enhance the natural environment for residents and visitors; promote rural regeneration; celebrate the area's cultural, historic and archaeological heritage.

Grants are aimed at community projects requiring assistance including joint ventures between the Council and a community body. Projects should help to deliver the priorities in the Marr Local Community Plan: Empowered and Confident Communities; Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy, Safe and Thriving Communities; Connected Communities; Natural Heritage and Environment; Town and Village Enhancements; Christmas Lights. Projects which offset the impact of a reduction in services or enhance provision will be welcomed.