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Coastal Communities Challenge Fund

The Coastal Communities Challenge Fund (CCCF) offers grants between £10,000 and £49,999 to support and develop coastal communities.

This fund will close on 22nd June 2026.

These grants are available for community groups, third sector organisations and small businesses on Aberdeenshire’s coastline and can fund a range of activities with positive economic, social or environmental impacts.

Grants are targeted towards activities or infrastructure which meet the following priorities:

  • Supporting the development of active travel routes along, to and from the coastline
  • Developing the coastal economy and sustainable tourism
  • Creating or enhancing community, leisure and recreational facilities
  • Safeguarding, restoring or enhancing the coastal environment

Applicants must make a minimum 10% match funding contribution to projects. Business or commercial projects must contribute a minimum of 50% match funding.

The fund distributes revenues generated by Crown Estate Scotland’s inshore waters.

How to apply

Please read guidance before applying. This will help you capture the right information on your application.

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Apply for funding

View the CCCF privacy notice (PDF 261KB) to find out what we do with your information.

What happens after

Applications are assessed and approved by the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group (NESFLAG) a cross-sector partnership with representatives from Aberdeenshire’s coastal and fishing sectors.

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Contact

Please contact coastalcommunities@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for more information about this programme or help with your application.