Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 session for the Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund.
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 session for the Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund.
The Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition (ARIA) Fund is part of the Scottish Government's Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme.
The programme gives local rural communities the power to tackle their own, local challenges. By building knowledge and skills, supporting new ideas and encouraging cooperation, CLLD helps to create viable and resilient communities.
The applications for the ARIA Fund are now open and over £400,000 is available for both revenue and capital projects.
Applications can be made to two funding streams:
The fund is led by the ARIA Local Action Group (LAG), a group of representatives from the local area. It is administered by South Ayrshire Council.
Before being able to apply for the fund, potential applicants must first submit a short Expression of Interest form on the South Ayrshire Council website. You will not be able to apply for the fund without first completing this step.