Hydro Community Fund

At SSE Renewables, we are proud of our hydro heritage which has been vital to bringing clean energy to the north of Scotland for over 80 years. Our new £10 million community fund is open to projects that support residents in the community council areas which proudly host our hydro assets. 

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY

The Hydro Community Fund priorities are:

• To protect the natural environment of the local area, including landscapes, natural habitats and biodiversity.
• To enhance access to safe, affordable and sustainable community transport opportunities and low carbon solutions within the local area.
• To improve access to affordable, quality and safe housing including developing community housing initiatives, enhancing local housing stock and improving home energy efficiency schemes.
• To encourage the establishment and sustainable economic growth of small businesses, including social enterprises.
• To develop and improve community assets and infrastructure such as halls, hubs and paths.
• To promote the physical and mental well-being of communities through community arts, culture, sports and recreation.

For this fund, the panel are also interested in projects that support education, skills development, and employment opportunities. However, no specific priority will be given, as all project areas will be considered equally.

Projects benefitting people in the following Community Council areas can apply:

FUND TIMETABLE - 2024-2025

Application deadlines and panel dates:

HOW TO APPLY

First, please read the guidance for the relevant Fund and then click the Application link to be taken to our online application portal.

Any groups looking for funding of more than £100,000 should contact the Community Investment Manager (details below) before applying.

Hydro Community Fund

Click on the ‘Apply’ button below if you wish to begin a new application.

If you have started a grant application and saved your progress, you can return to it by logging in to our Community Investment Portal here and navigating to My Applications.