Who is eligible for Community Fund for Rural Highland?

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

What is the deadline for Community Fund for Rural Highland?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

Community Fund for Rural Highland

The Highland Council

Description

Highland Council fund of £1 million for community groups and non-profits across rural Highland (excluding Inverness City and Badenoch & Strathspey, which are covered separately), funding community asset improvements and projects tackling inequality for children, young people and families — reflecting the scale of the sparsely populated area the council covers.

Amount

Small grants up to £10,000; larger project grants up to £25,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

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

Notes: Two grant tiers: small grants up to £10,000, open now on a rolling basis (this round opened 28 April 2026, with approvals every 2-3 weeks); larger project grants up to £25,000, via a two-stage Expression of Interest then full application process — this round's Expression of Interest deadline (24 April 2026) has passed, check Highland Council's economy and regeneration pages for the next round. Funded projects must be ready to start from 1 July 2026 and fully claimed by 28 February 2027.
Requirement: Community groups and non-profit organisations based in rural Highland areas (Inverness City and Badenoch & Strathspey are excluded, as they are covered by a separate scheme). Projects must fall under one of two priorities: community asset improvements, or tackling inequality for children, young people and families.

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How to apply

Larger grants: submit an Expression of Interest, then a full application if shortlisted. Small grants: apply directly on a rolling basis. Check Highland Council's website for the current round's dates.

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