The successful project applicants for 2024 have been announced!

See the 2024 awardees

We are pleased to announce that as of December 11th 2024, 16 local organisations based in Torry and Cove have been provided a cash boost from the Community & Coast Fund to support impactful local projects.

Applications opened in late September 2024 and local groups were invited to bid for grants of up to £10,000 to help bring their ideas for innovative community projects to life. In this inaugural pilot year of the fund, a total of £95,000 in eligible project grants were requested, allowing all applicants to receive a share of the available funding and see their projects supported.

The Fund is delivered in partnership by ETZ Ltd. and Aberdeen’s Third Sector Interface, ACVO TSI.

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£100,000

Available to support community projects in Torry and Cove

Grants of up to

£10,000

to purchase equipment & items or support projects for organisations in Cove & Torry

16 local projects

funded in Torry and Cove in 2024!

The 6 Pillars of the Community & Coast Fund

As well as being very focused on community growth, the Fund also has natural biodiversity, net zero targets and heritage as some of the key aims behind projects it looks to facilitate. Projects should be linked to at least one of the following 6 Pillars of the Community & Coast Fund

BIODIVERSITY

Increasing local biodiversity and providing more opportunities for people both living and working in the area to enjoy the natural environment.

JOBS & SKILLS

Prioritising and providing clear pathways for local people to access support training and jobs associated with the energy transition within the energy transition zone.

NET ZERO

Creating opportunities for shared learning with the community in terms of delivering net zero providing targeted support through education and action-based initiatives.

WELLNESS & PLAY

Improving access to and facilities within recreational areas to provide a greater range of wellbeing and play opportunities for use by the community.

YOUNG PEOPLE

Supporting local young people to thrive and creating opportunities for the next generation to engage meaningfully with the future of their community.

HERITAGE & PLACE

Working with the community to improve facilities linkages interpretation and wayfinding to encourage local people and visitors to learn about and experience the rich history and culture of the area.

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Funding for community projects in Torry and Cove