Fairer Communities for All is a new process for distributing the Community Investment Fund and Locality Participatory Budgeting Fund, designed to make it easier for communities to shape local projects and influence how local funding is spent.
We're working closely with communities across Perth and Kinross to find real, practical solutions to the cost-of-living crisis. Together, we'll build fairer, stronger communities. By sharing your priorities and ideas to help with the cost of living, you can help shape the future of your community. We will collaborate with local community groups and organisations to bring your ideas to life.
Applications have now closed for Fairer Communities for All.
Next steps:
- Projects will be notified by Friday 24th October if they have been successful in progressing to the public vote.
- Successful projects will receive further guidance on how to encourage local residents to vote.
- Stay tuned - voting for your favourite projects will be open from 27 October to 14 November 2025.
How much is available?
For the financial year 2025 to 2026 period, over £347,000 had been allocated across the 12 Perth and Kinross Wards to support community-led projects that address the cost-of-living challenges and build a better future. Since the initial allocation, the total funding in each area has been increased by £8,333.33 thanks to funding from the NHS Charitable Foundation and the overall total available is now £447,000.00.
| Ward | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 - Carse of Gowrie | £23,235.51 |
| 2 - Strathmore | £58,720.80 |
| 3 - Blairgowrie and Glens | £55,931.89 |
| 4 - Highland | £22,580.34 |
| 5 - Strathtay | £24,816.11 |
| 6 - Strathearn | £55,382.71 |
| 7 - Strathallan | £24,435.20 |
| 8 - Kinross-shire | £26,019.78 |
| 9 - Almond and Earn | £23,398.46 |
| 10 - Perth City South | £27,690.48 |
| 11 - Perth City North | £44,867.12 |
| 12 - Perth City Centre | £60,177.52 |
| Total | £447,000.00 |
When can I get involved?
| Activity | Timescale |
|---|---|
| Engagement with residents | Monday 23 June to Friday 8 August 2025 |
| Screening ideas | Monday 11 August to Friday 29 August 2025 |
| Collaboration meetings with local groups | Monday 1 September to Thursday 18 September 2025 |
| Open for applications | Monday 15 September to Friday 3 October 2025 |
| Voting opens to all residents | Monday 27 October to Friday 14 November 2025 |
For more information or any queries, please contact the Community Learning and Development team by emailing PKGrantsDirect@pkc.gov.uk.
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