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Check out this week's edition of the FUNDamentals newsletter from Grantcycle and Watkins Public Affairs. This week we're trying something different with the format. Instead of a laundry list of grants, we've broken things down by industry, including economic development, energy and environment, housing and community development, and transportation. Give it a read and let me know what you think. #grants #energy #federalgrants #funding #housing #communitydevelopment #economicdevelopment #environment #transportation

Governor Phil Murphy has announced $2.6 million in FY2025 Transit Village grants to support development projects in eight municipalities across five counties! The Transit Village Program creates a vibrant, walkable, and sustainable communities near transit hubs. These funds will help municipalities plan and develop mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods where residents can live, shop, work, and play—all while reducing reliance on cars. This initiative aligns with NJ TRANSIT's mission to enhance accessibility, improve quality of life, and promote smart growth across New Jersey. Stay tuned for updates on how these projects will transform our communities!

The Royal Countryside Fund are launching a UK-wide Supporting Rural Communities grant programme on Friday 10th January 2025. This new differentiated funding will support transformative, community-led initiatives across the UK, unlocking the huge potential for positive change in rural communities. The aim is to support innovative solutions that will “power up, not prop up” communities, inspiring change and encouraging economic vibrancy. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £25,000 over a period of 24 months to deliver activities along the themes of: - Keeping young people in the countryside - Powering up rural communities - Increasing environmental sustainability - Building emergency resilience in rural areas. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eQcrGg6K

The Royal Countryside Fund are launching a UK-wide Supporting Rural Communities grant programme on Friday 10th January 2025. This new differentiated funding will support transformative, community-led initiatives across the UK, unlocking the huge potential for positive change in rural communities. The aim is to support innovative solutions that will “power up, not prop up” communities, inspiring change and encouraging economic vibrancy. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £25,000 over a period of 24 months to deliver activities along the themes of: - Keeping young people in the countryside - Powering up rural communities - Increasing environmental sustainability - Building emergency resilience in rural areas. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eQcrGg6K

The Royal Countryside Fund are launching a UK-wide Supporting Rural Communities grant programme on Friday 10th January 2025. This new differentiated funding will support transformative, community-led initiatives across the UK, unlocking the huge potential for positive change in rural communities. The aim is to support innovative solutions that will “power up, not prop up” communities, inspiring change and encouraging economic vibrancy. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £25,000 over a period of 24 months to deliver activities along the themes of: - Keeping young people in the countryside - Powering up rural communities - Increasing environmental sustainability - Building emergency resilience in rural areas. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eQcrGg6K

A relevant fund for Argyll and Bute communities to apply for adding to the work they are already doing and improving their capacity. #rural #regeneration

Creating cozy homes across Wales🏠 We’re making homes warmer, greener, and more energy-efficient in Wales through the Warm Homes Nest scheme, delivered on behalf of the Welsh Government. 💡 In 2023-24, the scheme advised over 12,800 households and improved energy efficiency in 4,800 homes, saving families £595 annually on average. 🤝 Working with local partners, we’ve supported vulnerable households and communities in tackling fuel poverty. 🏠 The next phase of our 7-year contract will focus on low-carbon technologies, continuing to help Welsh families save money and reduce their carbon footprints. Read more here 👉https://lnkd.in/etig9-yk

Attention all community planners and energy enthusiasts! Do you, like me, need help finding grants that support small and rural communities in their comprehensive energy planning and zoning efforts? As it turns out, if a community isn't LMI and doesn't qualify for CDBG funds, it can be challenging to find other options. Are there any other funding opportunities that you are aware of? Perhaps through the IRA? Let's share our knowledge and support each other in our efforts to make our communities more sustainable and resilient. #communityplanning #energyzoning #sustainability

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🎗 Reminder - Community Capacity Grants Programme Open for all #community eligible expressions of interest (EOI's), Crown Estate Scotland #grants of £20k-£50k available for areas situated 5 miles from coastal and estuarine foreshore in #Aberdeenshire. Additional criteria The Community Capacity Grants Programme has a keen interest in community wealth building and is committed to funding the following community priorities: Strengthening Local Supply Chains through Innovation: Funding projects that promote and enhance local supply chains, contributing to their resilience and sustainability within the community. Revitalizing Abandoned or Underutilized Buildings/Land: Supporting initiatives that breathe new life into neglected structures or land, maximizing their potential for the benefit of the community and promoting economic development. Additional initiatives to repurpose community spaces and land may help to address rural depopulation levels in Scotland. Regenerating spaces for a climate smart future: Giving priority to projects that utilize land and building resources in a sustainable manner. This may include initiatives related to sustainable agriculture, renewable energy production, or climate conscious construction. Creating Meaningful Employment Opportunities: Focusing on projects that generate meaningful employment for local residents, with an emphasis on sustainable industries. This priority aims to address unemployment challenges that residents face in rural and coastal zones and promote economic empowerment within the community. The fund is administered by Foundation Scotland. For more information, please click this link: 🌊 https://lnkd.in/ghBdQTyG EOI's to be received by the closing date of: 📪 Monday 23 September #Fund #Funding #Grant #CoastalCommunities #Community #CommunityWealthBuilding #InnovativeProjects #CommunityDevelopment #CommunitySustainability Aberdeenshire Council