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 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.

The Area Committee has a small budget which can be used to 'top up' other funding sources in cases where otherwise there would be inadequate funding to allow something to happen. They will favour projects which respond to local needs and show clear evidence of community economic development and emerged from, or take cognisance of: Community Action Plans; Town Centre First approach; The Local Community Plan (emerging) ; Strong Communities; Wellbeing; Connecting People; Community Empowerment Act– in support of the assembly of business plans; feasibility studies etc. Please note that this fund is for projects taking place with the Kincardine and Mearns area only.

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.

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.

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 charity raises millions of pounds each year and awards grants to help disabled and disadvantaged children aged 0 to 18 who are suffering from abuse or neglect, who are disabled or who simply need extra care and guidance. Grants are also given to children's charities and organisations to help them undertake projects and new initiatives or to ensure that much needed services can continue to provide essential care and support. They cover 22 areas around the UK in partnership with Bauer Radio and in Scotland these include areas covered by Northsound, West FM, West Sound, Tay FM, Forth, Moray Firth Radio (MFR), Clyde and Radio Borders.

Grants are available to support charities generally in the East of Scotland, North of the River Tay. The trustees also give special support to children's, medical, wildlife and army and ex-service welfare charities.

The fund aims to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community. We are keen to support community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, philanthropic or benevolent in purpose. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply for funding but you do have to be able to demonstrate real community impetus and benefits.