The community fund for Hill of Towie Windfarm 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, Mulben and Keith. The developer, RES (Renewable Energy Systems), 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 Community Fund is now open for applications. Apply before Thursday 30th. April, 2026 at 5pm.
You are advised to submit applications in good time in case there are any follow-up questions or supporting evidence you need to provide. Applications are generally considered in the order they were received at the REAP office.
Please note: Running costs will not normally be considered for funding.
Support is available to help you complete your application.
Call 01542 888070, email info@reapscotland.org.uk or call in person at 177 Mid Street, Keith to receive an application form.
ALL applicants are required to supply 2 competitive, written quotes where possible.
Applications for the Small Grants (projects up to £1,000) click here and the Main Grants (projects £1,000 and over) 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.
Click here for the Annual Report on Round 24 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Rounds 22 & 23 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Round 21 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Rounds 19 & 20 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Rounds 17 & 18 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Rounds 15 & 16 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Rounds 13 & 14 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Rounds 11 & 12 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report on Rounds 9 & 10 funding including applicant reports.
Click here for the Annual Report (Rounds 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.