Community development fund

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.

Application deadlines for financial year 2024/25 are detailed below as follows:

Round 1:        5pm, Friday 26 April 2024
Round 2:        5pm, Friday 31 May 2024
Round 3:        5pm, Friday 28 June 2024


Application forms can be submitted electronically or by post to the Grants Unit

Community Council application form

Community Development Fund - Community Council

Community Development organisation application form

Community Development Fund - Community Development Organisation Application

If you have any questions about this scheme, please contact the Grants Unit for assistance.