Community Development Fund
This grant scheme supports Community Councils and Community Development Organisations to deliver services, activities and initiatives in relation to the following priority areas:
- children and young people
- families at risk
- older people
- transport
- safer & stronger communities
- reducing offending
- health inequalities & physical activity
- employment and economic recovery & growth
We hope this scheme makes a real difference to the quality of life for people living in Shetland.
The Community Development Fund deadlines for 2018/19 are as follows:
Round 1: Friday 16 March 2018
Round 2: Friday 13 April 2018
Round 3: Friday 11 May 2018
Bidding rounds 2 and 3 are subject to funds being available.
Please note that the budget for this scheme is limited and the application process is competitive. We therefore advise you to apply early and make sure you answer all the questions on the form in full.
If you have any questions about this scheme, or need help with completing your application, please phone the Grants Unit on 01595 743827 or 743828 or email grants.unit@shetland.gov.uk
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- Community Development Fund Guidelines (PDF 123KB)
- CDF application form for Community Councils (PDF 358KB)
- CDF application form for Community Development Organisations (PDF 416KB)
- Assessment Criteria for Community Development Fund (PDF 27KB)
- Evaluation form - Distribution Fund (PDF 175KB)
- Evaluation form - Project Grant (PDF 157KB)