Applications are now open for the SDS Apprenticeship Employer Grant, a new Scottish Government initiative developed in response to the pandemic.
Apprenticeship Employer Grant Open For Applications
Apply Now For Small Grant Funding for Traditional Arts Projects
Creative Scotland is continuing its support for Tasgadh in 2020-21 offering grants of up to £1,000 for traditional arts projects.
Orkney Islands Council Urged To Opt For Catamarans
“A modern fleet of catamarans powered by renewable energy would enhance our reputation on the world stage.”
Creating a Valley of Voices
Hoy Heritage Centre is delighted to have been awarded Museums and Galleries Scotland funding to undertake a community project to produce a series of podcasts celebrating the culture and heritage of Hoy.
Letters: Incredulous at ” non-implementation of Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) in Orkney”
“The implementation of RET in Orkney is now an urgent requirement to assist recovery from the COVID pandemic, to help restore our ailing tourism sector “
Funding Success For Five Orkney Community Projects
“In what remains an exceptionally difficult time for us all, this funding is providing fast, tangible support to deliver long-lasting benefits to community based organisations while also helping them tackle climate change as we accelerate our just transition to a net zero society.”
ERASMUS+ and Orkney: The Brexit Deal
ERASMUS+ has been one of the most effective programmes initiated by the EU.
Funding for Young Children’s Outdoor Learning
Nurseries and other settings are encouraged to take learning outdoors to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Unpaid Carers Encouraged to Come Forward
It’s believed there are around 4,000 unpaid carers in Orkney – but only around 300 are registered locally with Crossroads Orkney who work with the Council to provide support to carers.
Funding Boost for The Orkneyinga Saga Centre, Orphir
£4,800 has been awarded to Orphir Community Council to improve the audio visual interpretation at the Orkneyinga Saga Centre, Orphir.
