New programme of CLLD now open for applications

Forth Valley & Lomond CLLD is now open for applications to their 2026-27 programme.

This year the emphasis is on revenue grant funding, although some small-scale capital grants are also available.

Projects need to be community led and deliver to one or more of their strategic priorities

• sustainable economic actions
• resilient and smart communities
• climate actions and climate emergency
• partnership working
• addressing inequalities and social inclusion

All projects must complete by March 2027 and must take place in the rural Forth Valley and Loch Lomond area. 

Applications are welcome from Community Development Trusts, Community Groups, Youth Groups, Social Enterprises, Third Sector Groups or Businesses.  All projects must demonstrate that they are locally based, well supported, meeting a need or maximising an opportunity for their community.

Grants available:

Up to £30,000 for revenue

Up to £15,000 for capital

For more information, and to apply for the first round, submit your Expression of Interest through www.fvl.org.uk before 03/05/26 with deadline for full applications 10/05/26.

A second round will take place in the summer for a September assessment meeting.