Moray Coastal Communities Fund Grant Scheme
The Moray Coastal Communities Fund Grant Scheme recognises the Moray coastline as a vital asset for sustainable development and has been designed to strengthen the economic, environmental and social resilience of Moray’s coastal communities.
The Coastal Communities Fund 2026 is now open for its second year, ensuring that coastal communities benefit from the net revenue generated by the Scottish Crown Estate’s marine assets. The scheme aligns with Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision: By 2045, Scotland’s shared stewardship of our marine environment supports ecosystem health, improved livelihoods, economic prosperity, social inclusion and wellbeing.
A total of £100,000 is available through this year’s Coastal Communities Fund. The remaining Crown Estate funding has been set aside to support longer-term strategic investment over the next five years.
Main Criteria
The location of the project must be within 12 nautical miles of the Moray coastline and have a tangible link to the coast and/or sea.
Projects must align with Moray Council priorities and deliver coastal community benefit.
Community groups, charities, social enterprises, development trusts, educational institutions, and public sector organisations are all eligible to apply.
Grants available are Medium Grants: £10,000– £20,000 (for medium-scale projects delivering clear community benefit) and Strategic Grants: £20,001– £50,000 (for transformational or multi-community/partnership projects).
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 18th September 2026. Applications received after this time will not be considered
Grants can be up to 100% of the project cost however applications with some match funding are encouraged to maximise the community benefit from increased local investment.
Following the assessment process, eligible projects will go forward to a public vote on Moray Engage via a 2-week Participatory Budgeting exercise.
For more information of the fund please download the application form. For any enquiries about the fund, please email: CCF@moray.gov.uk.