13 projects in the Cairngorms share in £130,000 to aid recovery
Applicants to the community scheme aspire to aid local Covid-19 recovery
13 local projects within the Cairngorms National Park are being supported with funding.
Money totaling £130,000 pounds from the Cairngorms Recovery Fund will assist those who might not be able to access national or regional schemes.
The schemes are focused on green solutions, supporting well-being, local economic growth, and to support the long-term aims of the National Park (CNPA).
CNPA Board member Willie Munro chaired the assessment panel, he said: "With a limited pot of money we had envisaged supporting 6-8 projects, but I am delighted that we have been able to award funds to 13 projects from across the Cairngorms National Park. We hope this funding will bring a boost to the local economy and employment and help to deliver a sustainable future for the communities in the National Park."
The Cairngorms Trust contributed £30,000 to the Fund and Roger Clegg, Chair of the Cairngorms Trust explains: "Lockdown has been particularly hard for rural communities, it is vitally important to support their recovery, particularly those groups who may struggle to access funds in other ways”
Among the projects that have been awarded funding:
• Aboyne & Upper Deeside Rotary Club: Litter Picking Upper Deeside
• Dalwhinnie Community Council: Ben Alder Road Carpark
• Blair Atholl & Area Tourism Association: Blair Atholl Community and Business Development project
• Dee District Salmon FisheryBoard: Glen Muick Woodland Connectivity
• Spey Catchment Initiative: River Truim Riparian Planting
• Caberfeidh Horizons: Building on Our Strengths
• Boat of Garten Community Hall: COVID 19 recovery & Green Events
• Cairngorms Business Partnership: Building a sustainable welcome for camper vans
• Glenshee & Strathardle Tourist Association: Glenshee Visitor Centre
• Castle Roy Trust SCIO: Castle Roy's Covid Crisis
• Growbiz Scotland: Supporting Creative Enterprise in the Cairngorms
• RSPB: Rare Invertebrates in the Cairngorms
• Braemar Community Ltd: Tomrichton Community Wood