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 2019/20 are as follows:
Round 1: Friday 29 March 2019
Round 2: Friday 26 April 2019
Round 3: Friday 24 May 2019
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.
Read the scheme guidelines before you complete your application.
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
Please note that due to IT problems, we are unable to offer a rewritable PDF form this year. If you would like a version of the application form in Microsoft Word, please contact the Grants Unit.
- Community Development Fund Guidelines (PDF 159KB)
- CDF application form for Community Councils (PDF 230KB)
- CDF application form for Community Development Organisations (PDF 225KB)
- Assessment Criteria for Community Development Fund (PDF 27KB)
- Evaluation form - Distribution Fund (PDF 175KB)
- Evaluation form - Project Grant (PDF 157KB)