Kyle of Sutherland Apprenticeship Scheme (KOSAS)

ABOUT

The Achany Community Investment Fund offers an apprenticeship scheme as part of its efforts to ensure wide ranging and long lasting impact. An apprenticeship scheme grant will help with costs involved in business support, travel accommodation and training of an apprentice. The maximum amount of financial support to any business over the years is currently estimated to be £10,000-£12,000. The final amount will vary depending on the context and the needs of each business and apprenticeship.

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM 

The Scheme benefits the Community Council areas of Ardgay & District, Creich and Lairg.

For more information contact Jane Dixon at the Lairg and District Learning Centre. Tel: 01549 402 050 or email jane@lairglearningcentre.org.uk

E.ON Rosehall Community Fund

Between £2,000 and £25,000+

ABOUT

The Fund is provided by E.ON, the developer of the Rosehall Wind Farm, and managed by Foundation Scotland. It benefits the Community Council areas of Ardgay & District, Creich, and Lairg. The annual Fund will provide a minimum sum of £61,000 (as at Year 1 – August 2012) for the life of the wind farm which is expected to be 25 years, rising with the Retail price Index.

DEADLINE

Decisions on awards are made by the SSE & E.ON Community Funds Panel, a local Panel of 12 people comprising of four representatives from each of the three Community Council areas. Each four is made up of two Community Councillors and two members appointed from the wider community. The Fund has two rounds and two deadlines per year: 30th April and 31st October.

GUIDELINES & APPLICATION FORM

More details on the Fund, how to apply and guidelines can be found here

SSE Achany Wind Farm

Grants between £2,000 and £10,000+

ABOUT

Achany wind farm Fund make around £100,000 per year available for community and charitable projects, covering Ardgay & District, Creich and Lairg CC areas. Decisions on awards are made by the SSE & E.ON Community Funds Panel, a local Panel of 12 people comprising of four representatives from each of the three Community Council areas. Each four is made up of two Community Councillors and two members appointed from the wider community.

DEADLINE

The Fund has two rounds and two deadlines per year: 30th April and 31st October.

GUIDELINES & APPLICATION FORM

Complete info on the award, including eligibility, contact details and application form can be found here.

Beinn Tharsuinn Community Benefit

Projects under £2,000

ABOUT

Scottish Power Renewables operate this wind farm just to the southeast of Ardgay. The Highland Council website presents information about this fund and the company here.

DEADLINES

This community benefit is paid direct to Ardgay & District Community Council who make awards at a private session after its regular business meetings. You can consult the deadlines for applications here.

GUIDELINES

You can access general advice on applying for funding here or read the complete guidelines for this fund. If you still have questions, you can seek help by writing direct to the Secretary, as listed on the application form, or by email.

APPLICATION FORM

Download the application form as a Word Document

Submit your completed application as indicated on the form.

Beinn Nan Oighrean Community Benefit

Small grants up to £250

ABOUT

Located just to the southeast of Ardgay is the Beinn nan Oighrean windfarm.

DEADLINES

This community benefit is paid direct to Ardgay & District Community Council who make awards at a private session after its regular business meetings. You can consult the deadlines for applications here.

GUIDELINES

You can read general advice here.

If you still have questions, you can seek help by writing direct to the Secretary, as listed on the application form, or by email.

APPLICATION FORM

Download an application as a Word Document. Submit your completed Application Form by email or by post by sending it to the Secretary of A&D CC.

Alternative, you can fill the application online (Beta).