Rural Communities Challenge Fund
The Aberdeenshire Local Action Group's Rural Communities Challenge Fund (RCCF) delivers funding from the Scottish Government's Rural Community Led Local Development programme.
The scheme closed on 11th August 2024.
Grants between £10,000 and £49,999 were available throughout Aberdeenshire (excluding the Cairngorms area) and applications were invited from:
- Community groups
- Public sector organisations
- Charities
- Co-operatives
Funding was targeted towards capital expenditure which can be delivered before 28th February 2025, and supports one or more of the following priorities:
- Low carbon community buildings
- Active and connected communities
A minimum 10% match funding contribution to projects by applicants was desirable but not essential.
View the full RCCF criteria (PDF 270KB) and procurement guidance (PDF 175KB).
View the RCCF privacy notice (PDF 242KB) to find out what we do with your information.
Submissions are assessed and approved by the Aberdeenshire Local Action Group (LAG), a cross-sector partnership which represents rural communities throughout Aberdeenshire.
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Contact
For any queries, please email externalfunding@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.