Grants
Applications are open for our next deadline on 14th September 2026.
Applications for the Fuel Hardship Fund and Crisis Fund are open year round.
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Fuel Hardship Fund
Up to £250
The Fuel Fund can help by offering one-off payments of up to £250 for residents able to demonstrate that they are in fuel hardship. Fuel hardship simply means that a household spends over 10% of their net (take-home) income on winter fuel costs.
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Community Hall Heating Fund
Up to £500 per year
The Community Hall Heating Grant offers financial assistance of up to £500 for community spaces to help cover heating costs.
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Community Cafe Fund
Up to £1,000
The Community Café Fund offers support of up to £1000 for regular events that bring people together, reducing isolation and improving well-being.
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Sustainability Fund
£1,000 for individuals and £2,500 for businesses and community buildings
The Sustainability Fund is available to individuals, community groups and businesses to encourage and support micro-scale renewable energy projects and energy efficiency projects.
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Development Fund
Up to £10,000
The Development Fund supports development work for projects which, if implemented, will provide a clear benefit to the local communities of Mull and Iona.
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Rev. Johnny Paton Memorial Fund
Up to £1,000
The Rev. Johnny Paton Fund is intended to help children and young people up to 21 years of age overcome financial barriers to taking part in educational or training activities
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Business Start-up Grant
Up to £500
Grants of up to £500 are available to support a new business start-up. Any grant is subject to approval of a business plan.
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Crisis Fund
Up to £500
The Crisis Fund is available when unexpected events occur. Individuals and community groups will be eligible to apply for funding up to £500 in urgent and unplanned circumstances. A quick response will be given to such applications. Open for applications year-round.
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Community Groups Grant
Up to £5,000
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for not-for-profit constituted Community Groups working on larger, longer-term projects that benefit the local community. Applications for the upper limit should demonstrate transformational change.
