Our community is entitled to an annual grant of up to £2000. It is however a condition of each annual grant that it be spent on suitable community projects and, if not fully so spent, then only the lesser amount will be available in the following year. The Community Council accordingly welcomes applications for funding for local projects for consideration; the application form can be downloaded from here or from the Secretary of the Community Council or the Irongray Community Trust which administers the sums received.
The criteria published by Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company for approval of applications are similarly available but, in broad terms, they should demonstrate benefit to the community and not be for political, religious, entertainment or hospitality purposes or any purpose adverse to the interests of the windfarm owners.
Your input will be appreciated both to give us ideas as to how the money can best be spent on behalf of the community and to ensure that we do not miss out on available funds.