ICNZ supports collaborative and individual efforts to accelerate decarbonisation across Orkney, Shetland, and the Outer Hebrides. This page highlights the latest funding calls available to communities, businesses, and researchers.
Current Opportunities
Cooke Community Benefit Fund
Summary: Support of a variety of local-led events, activities, and community projects that reflect Cook Aquaculture corporate and team values:
- Belonging to a ‘greater’ family
- Respect for people and their hard work
- Betterment of individuals and communities
- Accountability on land and at sea
Deadline: open
The Pebble Trust
Summary: Support of projects that align with Pebble Trust charitable goals, especially those aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and finite resources. The project should address the climate crisis and promote sustainable living within the planet's resource limits. Pebble Trust are particularly interested in:
- Grassroots organisations challenging unsustainable practices
- Applicants focused on equality, equity, and fairness
- Small to medium projects where the funding significantly impacts the project's success
Deadline: Applications are accepted at any time of year – there are no set periods or deadlines.
TalEntEd
Summary: The TalEntEd Programme supports businesses and third-sector organisations in Orkney, Shetland, and the Outer Hebrides working on emerging innovations—new or improved products, services, or processes.
SSE - Suprness Community Fund
Summary: SSE operates the Spurness Wind Farm on the Orkney Isles and supports nearby communities through the SSE Spurness Community Investment Fund. The fund backs projects that enhance local skills, develop community assets, and promote inclusion, particularly for young and elderly residents. It also encourages environmental stewardship and community-led initiatives that strengthen the local economy and secure the island’s future.
Deadline: Open