Stronelairg

Through the Stronelairg Community Fund we make around £569,250 per year available to local communities. Between 2017 and 2042 we expect to invest £28 million in and community and charitable projects both locally and across the Highland region.

Additional funding is committed to the regional Sustainable Development Fund through the Stronelairg wind farm. This fund opens every two years and supports transformational projects across the Highland local authority area. 

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY

Community-focussed or charitable activities which:

• Encourage community activity and promote community spirit,
• Ensure adequate access to services for all community members including those with disabilities,
• Improve local infrastructure and connectivity,
• Build the local economy including opportunities for apprenticeships and training,
• Build community capacity and cohesion between groups,
• Develop or maintain community assets,
• Encompass Heritage, Culture, Arts, Health and Wellbeing (including sports)

Projects in the following community area can apply:

• Fort Augustus & Glenmoriston
• Stratherrick and Foyers
• Laggan

You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and not be set up for individual profit. If you are unsure if your group is eligible, please contact us for advice

HOW TO APPLY

The Stronelairg  Community Fund is administered separately across the three community council areas:

Fort Augustus & Glenmoriston - The local fund benefiting this community council area is administered by Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston Community Company. Please contact the company for further information and to apply for a grant.

Stratherrick and Foyers - The local fund benefiting this community council area is administered by Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust. Please contact the trust for further information and to apply for a grant.

Laggan: A fund benefitting the Laggan community, with award decisions being made by a panel of local representatives.

Grants are normally available from £1,001 - £25,000. Applications for over £25,000 will be considered for strategic projects - contact the SSE Community Investment Manager (below) in the first instance if you are considering this.

FUND TIMETABLE

The timetable for applications to Stronelairg Community Fund for the Laggan, area:

HOW TO APPLY - LAGGAN FUND ONLY

First, please read the fund guidance below and then click the application link to be taken to our online application portal.

Any groups looking for funding of more than £25,000 should contact the Community Investment Manager (details below) before applying.

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information on this fund please contact:

Carol Masheter Community Investment Manager Email: carol.masheter@sse.com Tel: 01738 351576 Mobile: 07721 443044