SCF grants

In 2020 we launched the Sustainable Communities Fund, aimed at supporting local regeneration and sustainable development. To date, we have provided a total of £1.8m to successful applicants. 

The fund is split into two separate grant streams: Community Capacity Grants and Environment Grants.

You can learn more about the kinds of projects we have supported through the fund by watching the video showcase below.

Other successful projects supported by the fund include: 

Community Capacity Grants  

• £29,000 to develop the Aros waterfront in Tobermory as a hub for community well-being, marine and coastal outdoor activities, and educational opportunities
• £33,000 to explore the feasibility of a community-owned seaweed farm in the coastal community of Scourie, Sutherland
• £47,000 to tackle depopulation affecting the island population and CES tenants in Arran, through provision of housing for key workers and young professionals 

Environment Grants  

• £12,846 to set up a Community Orchard within Three Hares Community Woodland on our Whitehill Estate
• £19,975 to control invasive non-native species and improve water quality affecting salmon fisheries on the River Devon
• £19,281 to map and restore 1000m2 of seagrass meadow in Loch Craignish