GRANTS
WARD 8 DISCRETIONARY FUND
Contact the local Ward manager, Helen Ross. Please click here for more information about Ward discretionary
funds.
BEINN THARSUINN WINDFARM COMMUNITY FUND (BTWCF)
The Beinn Tharsuinn Community Wind Farm Fund (BTWCF) is a fund for eligible projects in 10 Community
Council areas. The Council areas are Kiltearn, Ardross, Alness, Invergordon, Kilmuir and Logie Easter, Tain,
Edderton, Ardgay, Creich, Dornoch.
ELIGIBILITY
Funding must benefit at least one of the ten communities and cannot be used for any of the following :-
• Political, religious, entertainment or hospitality purposes
• Any purpose adverse to CRE Energy Ltd’s interest in the Windfarm
• To finance or replace any service that we are obliged to provide
• Acquiring or assisting in the acquisition of any part of the windfarm site community
Community Councils may apply criteria to reflect local priorities. (Currently KALECC gives preference to
applications under one thousand pounds and which demonstrate clear community support)
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application form is straight forward and can be downloaded by clicking here. Please note the following:
• All applications should be made on the official application form
• The Council then decides whether to support funding applications made for projects within their area.
• Applicants are advised to contact the Community Council to discuss proposals before applying. We look
forward to hearing from you about projects.
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