This fund supports individuals and organisations with the costs of education and training plus other initiatives that help to create job opportunities in the fund area. This comprises the areas served by the community councils for Contin; Garve and District; Lochbroom; Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon; and Strathpeffer.
The fund is part of EDF Renewable Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund, provided by EDF Renewables, the company which owns and operates the Corriemoillie Wind Farm in Ross-shire. 20% of that Fund is made available through the Education & Training Fund. In its first year (2016), the donation to the Education & Training Fund was £48,450. Donations rise each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.
Purpose of this fund
EDF Renewables Corriemoillie Wind Farm Education & Training Fund will support a range of education and training activity that leads to the following outcomes:
- More individuals resident within the fund area are equipped with the skills and confidence required to enter into and retain employment in the key sectors the fund supports (see ‘Additional Criteria’ below)
- Micro and small businesses can create new job opportunities or retain existing jobs that may benefit individuals resident in the fund area
- Micro and small businesses that employ individuals from the fund area have the necessary skills and confidence to grow and sustain their operations to secure their long-term future
The fund provides:
- Bursaries to individuals to support the costs of attending training, education courses or apprenticeships. For example, travel and subsistence, study materials, course fees not already being paid for elsewhere, accommodation costs
- Support for businesses and voluntary sector organisations through the funding of staff training and development
- Support for activities that enable individuals to develop their career aspirations and journey, which adds value to this area’s statutory activities. This includes access to learning resources that support career aspirations, learning and development that increases employability, and activities that inspire and motivate individuals by developing links with prospective employers (but not traditional careers fairs)
The fund will support both individuals and businesses.
Details of how to apply and the upcoming deadlines can be found on the website here:
https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/corriemoillie-education-training
The next deadline is 3rd June 2024.