Friday, 14 August 2009
Applications sought
West Lothian Development Trust is seeking applications for funding. Download an application form to apply.
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The West Lothian Development Trust fund is money received from windfarm developments in West Lothian. The purpose of the fund is to assist communities within 10km of any windfarm development. West Lothian Development Trust administers and manages the fund. The trust comprises of members from the communities within 10km of the developments, West Lothian Council and the windfarm developers. West Lothian Council provides administrative support to the trust.
Purpose of the Fund
The fund is to support the development of projects in communities within 10km of any windfarm development.
Projects should meet one of the following priorities:
Relieve poverty, advance education or social purposes beneficial to an eligible community
Promote and encourage environmental improvement or enhancement
Secure investment, create employment, implement training, promote or secure sustainable development
Provide or assist in the provision of renewable energy
The Trust has two strands of funding, a small grants fund of up to £2,000 and a main grants fund of up to £25,000. A maximum of 70% intervention rate applies to both grants.
70% of all funding received will be spent in communities within 5km of any windfarm development. The remaining 30% will be spent within 10km
Projects should meet one of the following priorities:
Relieve poverty, advance education or social purposes beneficial to an eligible community
Promote and encourage environmental improvement or enhancement
Secure investment, create employment, implement training, promote or secure sustainable development
Provide or assist in the provision of renewable energy
The Trust has two strands of funding, a small grants fund of up to £2,000 and a main grants fund of up to £25,000. A maximum of 70% intervention rate applies to both grants.
70% of all funding received will be spent in communities within 5km of any windfarm development. The remaining 30% will be spent within 10km
Eligible areas for the Black Law Fund
5km
Fauldhouse
10km
Fauldhouse
Longridge
Stoneyburn
Breich
Addiewell
Whitburn
Greenrigg
Fauldhouse
10km
Fauldhouse
Longridge
Stoneyburn
Breich
Addiewell
Whitburn
Greenrigg
How to Apply
The West Lothian Development Trust meets bi monthly to assess applications.
Closing date for main grants applications under the Black Law fund are:
2nd April
4th June
6th August
Application forms, guidance notes and information on the Trust can be downloaded here:
West Lothian Development Trust information
Main grant application form
Main grant guidance notes
Small grant application form
Closing date for main grants applications under the Black Law fund are:
2nd April
4th June
6th August
Application forms, guidance notes and information on the Trust can be downloaded here:
West Lothian Development Trust information
Main grant application form
Main grant guidance notes
Small grant application form