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Tullo community fund re-opened for 2012
Organisations in the area around Tullo Wind Farm near Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire are being invited to submit their applications to the annual community benefit fund set up to support community projects.
The fund distributes £17,000 annually - £1,000 per megawatt of installed capacity for the wind farm developed by Eneco Wind UK.
The fund is administered by the Mearns Area Partnership, which is inviting applications for projects that should benefit residents in six community council areas: Arbuthnott, Benholm and Johnshaven, Gourdon, Inverbervie, Mearns and St Cyrus.
Susie Brown from Mearns Area Partnership, says, "Last year we had 23 applications, with ten being awarded money from the annual community benefit fund. Each of the awarded applications really benefitted from the fund and people were incredibly appreciative for the financial support they received."
Daniel Badcock, Development Manager for Tullo Wind Farm, says, "The Tullo community fund has truly benefitted worthwhile projects in a close vicinity to the wind farm. We hope next year’s fund will continue to provide the same benefits to similar community-run schemes in the local area."
Applications should be submitted by the end of January 2012, and will then be assessed by a grants panel made up of representatives from the local community councils and partnerships. Successful applicants will receive their grants in April 2012.
The fund will welcome applications for projects that:
• Benefit children and vulnerable people
• Involve community buildings or regeneration
• Boost the environment or wildlife
• Have health, education, heritage or sustainability benefits.
Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a clear need for their projects together with community use and involvement, and value for money.
Full guidelines and applications are available from the offices of the Mearns Area Partnership at 44 High Street, Laurencekirk or can be downloaded here:
Download: Application form 2012
