FAQ

Who is coordinating the Fund?

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ACVO is managing the fund on behalf of the Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) to ensure it benefits the Torry and Cove communities. ACVO has a strong track record in fund management and has previously worked with Participatory Budgeting processes, making them well-placed to oversee the distribution of grants and empower local residents to shape how spending reflects local priorities.

How much can I apply for?

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Level 1 Applications can be received for grants of up to £3,000. Applicants for level 1 funding must have an income no greater than £50,000.
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Level 2 Applications can be received for grants from £3,001 - £10,000. Unconstituted groups can apply only for level 1, but they must be working in partnership with a constituted group/organisation and use that group/organisation’s bank account for managing the grant.

I don't operate in Torry or Cove, can I still apply?

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No you cannot apply. Applicants must be based in or deliver services in Torry or Cove.

Can I apply for staff/running costs

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You can apply for any staff costs involved in the implementation/installation of the project, but no ongoing costs. If you do apply for staff costs, you will need to demonstrate how these are allocated.

What publicity expectations are there around this fund?

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ETZ Ltd and ACVO will publicise grants that have been made to awardees on their respective websites, through their social media, and newsletter publications. Any such publicity will usually be limited to the organisation name, the amount awarded, a summary of the project provided in the application form and the intended outcomes of the project.

What type of organisations can apply?

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Applications can be accepted from a range of community, voluntary, and third sector ‘not for profit’ organisations, associations, groups and clubs or consortiums/partnerships who have a strong community focus for their activities. (If your organisation is managed through a legal structure that is not listed here, please get in touch to discuss eligibility.)

Community Amateur Sports Clubs
Community Benefit Society
Community Council
Community Interest Company Ltd by Guarantee
Community Interest Company Ltd by Shares
Company Ltd by Guarantee
Co-operative
Friendly Society
Industrial & Provident Society
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
Trust
Voluntary or Unincorporated Association

We’re not constituted, can we apply?

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Yes, you can apply! Smaller community groups can apply for up to £3000, but you will need access to a bank account. If you do not have a bank account, you will need to partner with an organisation who does and can manage the funds for you.

What are capital costs?

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Capital items are things which have a useful life of more than one year, will lessen in value over time and are not to be sold as inventory. For instance, a printing press would be considered capital expenditure, but the books printed would not as they would be sold/distributed. To confirm whether the items you are applying for are considered capital items, please get in touch.

We don’t have a bank account, can we apply?

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Yes, you can! You will need to partner with an organisation who has an account to manage the funds for you.

My organisation has a turnover of under £50,000. The project we are thinking about costs more than £3000, are we eligible to apply for the level 2 funding of £3000 - £10,000?

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Yes, you are eligible to apply for the level 2 funding if you are a constituted group. If you would like to have a further chat about this please get in touch with us.

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