The community fund for Hill of Towie Wind Farm has been available since the commissioning of the wind farm in spring 2012. More than £100,000 per annum is now available to the local community in and around Drummuir, Keith & Mulben. RES (Renewable Energy Systems) the developer, provides the community benefit fund, REAP administers the fund, and a decision-making panel of local community representatives assesses grant applications and allocates the funds.
To be eligible for the Hill of Towie Wind Farm Community Grant Scheme groups or organisations must:
- be properly constituted and have a bank account in the organisation’s name
- operate mainly in the area of benefit – please see the map
Hill of Towie is now closed. The fund will open again in Spring 2025.
You are advised to submit applications in good time in case there are any follow-up questions or supporting evidence you need to provide. Support is available to help you complete your application if needed so please feel free to contact REAP if you need more information before submitting your application.
Previous applicants please note the guidance has been updated and all applicants are required to supply 2 competitive, written quotes where possible, not only for equipment or refurbishment.
After the Decision Making meeting all applicants will be informed by email if their application has been successful or unsuccessful.
Applications for the Small Grants (projects under £1,000) click here and the Main Grants (projects over £1,000) click here.
Click here to see the Application Guidelines.
Click here for a step-by-step guide to the application process.
Click here for our top tips on completing a funding application.
For any more information please ring 01542 888070 or e-mail faye@reapscotland.org.uk
Click here for the Annual Report on round 21 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on round 19 & 20 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on round 17 & 18 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on round 15 & 16 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on round 13 & 14 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on round 11 & 12 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on round 9 & 10 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report (round 7 & 8) on funding with examples of successful applications.
You can see reports from other successful applicants here.
Click here for the Aims and Objectives of the Hill of Towie Community Benefit Fund
Successful applicants can now request a certificate of award. Please get in touch with the REAP office if you would like one.