Projects to train community mini-bus drivers, help a rugby club tackle climate change and lower costs through eco-friendly floodlights and support school uniform banks have all won grants through Perth and Kinross Council's Green Living Fund.
Community groups across Perth & Kinross were invited to apply for a share of the Green Living Fund 2025/26.Thisfunding opportunity is targeted at projects that support both local action on climate change while lowering the cost of living for residents.
Forty-four bids from community groups were received. Proposals were screened by an expert panel to confirm feasibility prior to progressing to the public voting stage. Members of the public were able to vote for their favourite projects in their local community using an online platform.
A total of 6998 individuals voted across the Perth and Kinross 12 wards.
Twenty-nine proposals received funding from the Green Living Fund, with almost £152,000 awarded.
Additionally two proposals were successfully redirected to an alternative Council funding pot.
Among the successful bidders were Blairgowrie Rugby Club, who will received almost £13,000 to upgrade their floodlights to LED lighting.
Crieff Cycle Charity will receive £5,661.20 towards their Community Cycling Initiative that promotes cycling across Strathearn by providing free bike kits to those in financial need, Dr Bike (free bike repair) sessions, and bike maintenance courses.
Social Flock will also receive funding to run its School Uniform Bank across Perth and Kinross.
The detailed list of successful proposals per ward can be found on the Perth and Kinross Climate Action website.
The Green Living Fund is designed to empower communities to lead practical projects that make a difference in six key areas: energy, transport, waste, resilience, nature, and engagement.
The impact of delivering the successful projects will be significant across our communities, tackling and adapting to climate change, while also addressing the cost-of-living crisis and wider community benefits.
Perth and Kinross Council's Climate Change and Sustainability Convener Councillor Richard Watters said: "Participatory budgeting like The Green Living Fund puts residents in the driving seat.
"They voted to back projects they care about—community gardens, LED floodlights, and school uniform support—ensuring the money goes exactly where it makes the most difference across Perth & Kinross.
"These projects are practical solutions that tackle climate change and the cost‑of‑living crisis, delivering benefits across energy, transport, waste, resilience, nature and engagement."
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