Orkney Islands Council still has funds available through the LEADER scheme for farm diversification.
Farm Diversification Funds Still Available
Success for 6 Orkney projects but evaluation of LEADER funding limited by lack of evidence
Only 40% of the money allocated to the Local Action Groups’ £77.4 million has been allocated.
Plugged-In Households: Electric Car Hire for Housing Association Residents
Residents will be able to hire electric cars when they are needed.
Scottish Veterans Fund Supporting Veterans & Their Families
“This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the Veterans Fund with more than £1.3 million already given to over 150 projects throughout Scotland since 2008.”
Supporting Young Enterprising Scots
“Investing in entrepreneurial education will mean that Scotland will be fostering the next generations of Scottish entrepreneurs.”
£5,000 Awarded to Orkney’s Music Instrument Bank
The aim of the Calor Rural Community Fund is to give off-grid communities the chance to gain grants for projects that will improve local life
Support for Farmers
Loan payments are expected to be made to eligible farmers from early October.
Funding Help for Arts and Crafts
Applications are now open to Orkney Arts and Crafters who wish to develop themselves professionally and creatively.
Orkney Blide Trust Awarded £218,213
Orkney Blide Trust is one of 22 organisations and projects to benefit from a £4million Scottish Growth Fund to address poverty and social exclusion.
Celebrating Orcadian Women’s Suffrage
The Orkney News was successful in applying for funding.
