ABCAN Seed Fund

The ABCAN Seed Fund offers small grants to help inspire local climate action across Argyll and Bute. It’s designed to support community-led ideas, build momentum, and help people try something practical in their area.

ABCAN Seed Fund now open!

ABCAN's Climate Action Fund (Round 8) is now open, with grants of £50 to £1,000 available for community-led climate projects across Argyll and Bute. Applications close on 2nd August, so if you've got an idea, apply via the Argyll and Bute TSI Funding Portal.

What the Seed Fund is for

The Seed Fund is here to help communities:

  • Test new ideas and learn what works locally
  • Build confidence and skills to take action
  • Bring people together around a shared goal
  • Make it easier to take the first steps, even with a small budget 

What it can support

Seed funding can be a great fit for projects that are:

  • Led by local people or community groups
  • Practical and achievable
  • Focused on positive local change
  • Designed to involve others (even in small ways)

Examples could include things like community events, training, small bits of equipment, materials, publicity, venue hire, or pilot activities that help you get started.

Grouped bar chart showing £82,958 of ABCAN Seed Fund grants awarded across five areas of Argyll and Bute between 2023 and 2026. Grants are broken down by seven themes: Active Travel, Community (arts, cafés and resilience), Youth and Education, Food and Growing, Fuel Poverty and Energy Efficiency, Nature and Biodiversity, and Waste and Recycling. MAKI received the largest total at £22,166, followed by H&L (£17,955), OLI (£16,250), B&C (£16,651), and Argyll and Bute-wide grants (£9,936). Food and Growing and Nature and Biodiversity were the most commonly funded themes across all areas.

Seed Fund grants by theme and location, 2023–2026

Read about previous projects on our blog

Who can apply

The Seed Fund is for community-led activity across Argyll and Bute. If you’re not sure if your group or idea fits, just get in touch and we’ll help you figure it out.

When rounds open

Seed Fund rounds open at different points through the year. We share guidance, deadlines and application links through the ABCAN Mighty Network, and we’ll also post updates on our website when a round is live.

How to apply

  1. Check the latest round details on Mighty Network
  2. Read the guidance and eligibility
  3. Submit your application before the deadline
  4. If you need help, contact us early and we’ll do what we can

Stay in the loop

Stay connected with ABCAN
Join ABCAN on Mighty Network for Seed Fund updates, inspiration, and opportunities across Argyll and Bute.

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Contact

Questions about the Seed Fund? Email Jo, ABCAN Community Coordinator: [email protected]

Main photo banner: Seil Biodiversity CIC volunteer work party removing invasive species and planting native trees on the Isle of Seil 

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