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Scottish Government

Planning. The Planning system in Scotland and up to date Scottish Government planning policy.

Economic Strategy. The Scottish Government's Economic Strategy is to drive sustainable economic growth and develop a more resilient and adaptable economy.

Business Support  is a Scottish Government initiatives to encourage business start-ups and help existing businesses.

Small Business Scheme is the Scottish Government Small Business Scheme where tens of thousand of small businesses continue to pay no rates.

European Structural Funds Latest news on the 2007-2013 European Structural Funds Programme in Scotland

Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) is a means of funding public sector investment infrastructure to unlock regeneration in an area, that may otherwise be unaffordable to local authorities.

Dormant Bank Accounts is a fund currently being developed by BIG Lottery in Scotland. Priorities for the scheme are opportunity for Young People, addressing health inequalities through increased activity, strengthening inter-generational activities and creating community-based employment opportunities.

Enterprise Areas provide a range of incentives to encourage private investment into four Enterprise Areas in Scotland.

 

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BIG Lottery in Scotland gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to community groups and projects that improve health, education and the environment.

Climate Challenge Fund  is a Scottish Government Fund, managed by Keep Scotland Beautiful, to support communities to tackle climate change by reducing their carbon emissions

Business Improvements District (BIDs) – deliver a sustainable financial model to local businesses who have voted to invest collectively in local improvements.

COSLA. The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities represents Scottish local government, lobbying on behalf of it members.

Sportscotland is the lead agency for the development of sport in Scotland. This site provides further information on core funding avenues for the development of sports facilities.

Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Development Fund aims to tackle environmental dereliction. The fund provides support for projects that enhance the natural environment and improve access to high quality greenspace in Scotland.

Historic Scotland  provides £12m annually through its grant programmes to support heritage related projects; including three specific funding streams which aim to help deliver regeneration outcomes – the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS), the City Heritage Trusts and the Building Repair Grant.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a national body for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. 

 

Page updated: Monday, July 09, 2012