SSE Renewables Opens Highland Sustainable Development Fund Grants Up to £1M (Closes Jan 2026)

Key details

Fund: Highland Sustainable Development Fund (SSE Renewables)

Grant size: Up to £1,000,000

Geography: Projects must benefit communities within the Highland local authority area

Deadline: Apply by 20 January 2026

What the fund supports

• Transformational initiatives that create opportunities, empower communities and build sustainable places
• Community-led projects that advance decarbonisation and a just transition towards net zero

Eligible activity areas – examples

• Community development
• Environment
• Arts and heritage
• Education and employment
• Energy (including community energy schemes)
• Transport and infrastructure, including ICT

Next steps / how SBS can help

If you’re a firm or community organisation interested in applying SBS can:

1. Check your eligibility against the fund criteria
2. Help draft or review your application
3. Advise on planning and measuring impact to strengthen your case

For full details and the application guidance see the GrantFinder listing: https://grantfinder.co.uk/highland-sustainable-development-fund/