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01 April 2025 The Supporting Communities Fund is now OPEN for applications!
Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund is open for applications - closing date is 26th May 2025
Applications are welcome from not-for-profit community organisations, who meet the eligibility criteria, for up to £1,500 to support community projects across Argyll and Bute. Further details are available on the council website.
The fund has supported a range of projects over the last ten years from local sports clubs, village halls, community transport, climate friendly initiatives, history and culture, music and the arts.
This year, following feedback, the council is introducing a new simplified online application process, with some criteria changes. You can apply via the council website.
The fund supports projects based on the following themes:
- Fairer Communities – tackling poverty by sharing opportunities
- Resilient Communities –Capacity building and organising a response to community demands in times of need
- Greener, Cleaner Communities – environmental action to support addressing climate change
- Creative Communities - creativity for health and wellbeing.
The Community Development team can offer support with your application and advice on whether you are eligible to apply.
If you have any questions, or would like to request a paper copy of the application form, please contact supportingcommunitiesfund@argyll-bute.gov.uk or telephone 01436 65881.
24 March 2025 Exciting News: Launch of the Aspiring Places Project!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Aspiring Places Project on Monday the 24th of March. Discover everything you need to know about Aspiring Places and how you can get involved by clicking on this link here. We would love for you to spread the word. Once you have opened the link, simply click the share button at the top of the page to share the launch of Aspiring Places with your networks. Thank you for your support!
