The Argyll and the Islands Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund has been provided by the Scottish Government's CLLD programme. The delivery will be overseen by the Argyll and the Islands Local Action Group (LAG) and will be administered by Argyll and Bute Council as the Accountable Body. The principles of bottom up, partnership, integration, innovation, co-operation, networking, and area-based approaches will apply to the fund.
This is an annual grant and all expenditure must be completed by 28th February 2025. Projects must have all spend and final claim into the Accountable Body by 14th March 2025
The programme can fund both capital and revenue projects.
Projects must demonstrate that activity will advance inclusion, equality, and diversity, and support one or more of the main fund priorities for 2024/25 which are:
- Eradicating child poverty
- Growing the economy
- Tackling the climate emergency
- Improving public services
Eligible Applicants
- Constituted community groups
- Third sector organisations
- Public sector organisations
Grants
Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 are available, with a maximum of £40,000 for the revenue funding element
Grant requests of up to 90% of project costs will be considered (requiring at least 10% match funding).
Eligible expenditure: All eligible expenditure must be fully spent by 28th February 2025.
To apply, please contact CLLD@argyll-bute.gov.uk or 01546 604 552 with a brief description of your project. Detailed application packs will be provided after submission of a suitable proposal.
The closing date for applications is Friday 28 June 2024
