Who is eligible for Coastal Community Fund (Western Isles)?

Available in: Scotland. Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses. Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.

What is the deadline for Coastal Community Fund (Western Isles)?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

GrantScotland Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)

Coastal Community Fund (Western Isles)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)

Description

Per-ward community infrastructure fund from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, allocating over £1 million annually across the Outer Hebrides' wards so local communities can shape priorities and develop projects aligned with the council's Economic Strategy.

Amount

Roughly £94,236 per Ward (over £1 million total across all Wards, 2025-26 round)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

Available in: Scotland.
Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.

Notes: Around £94,236 was allocated per Ward in the 2025-26 round (over £1 million total). Runs as an annual round — the 2025-26 round's deadline (2 May 2025) has passed, so check the council's news pages for the next round's opening date.
Requirement: Community groups in the Outer Hebrides applying within their own Ward area, with projects developing community infrastructure and aligned with the Comhairle's Economic Strategy; local engagement through Ward area forums/Ward Councillors is required to identify community needs.

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How to apply

Engage with your local Ward Councillors/Ward area forum to identify priorities, then submit an application via the online form once the next round opens.

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.