Rural Community Local Led Development 2026-2027 Expression of Interest

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Priorities

The aim of the RCLLD Fund is to deliver community-based activity to meet one or more of the following Scottish Government priorities:

• Eradicating child poverty
• Growing the economy
• Tackling the climate emergency
• High quality and sustainable Public Services

Eligible areas:  

Projects based in, or benefitting, rural areas of West Lothian are eligible. Please use the drop downs to check if your area is covered*. 

*Please note that this list is taken from the census report and smaller villages may not be listed but are still eligible.  If you are unsure about eligibility please contact the co-ordinator.

Eligible applicants:

Organisation and groups eligible to apply include, but are not limited to; CICs, SCIOs, development trusts, community groups, volunteer groups and social enterprises.

• We do not accept applications from unincorporated associations
• We do not accept applications from individuals
• We are not accepting applications from businesses at his time
• Your group/organisation must have a bank account

Dates and Deadlines:

Guidance:

Please note the guidance will be updated once allocations have been made and dates confirmed.

• RCLLD Application Guidance - 2026-2027 (PDF, 511 KB)(opens new window)

Contact Details

West Lothian RCLLD Co-ordinator: Kat Purser

Email: RCLLD@westlothian.gov.uk

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