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Expression of Interest

Submission Deadlines

• Feasibility studies and capacity building projects: Submit by 12pm, 2nd July

• Projects planned for delivery in 2026/2027: Submit by 12pm, 4th August

Thank you for your interest in supporting the future of Orkney’s communities. As part of the UK Government’s 10-Year Plan for Neighbourhoods Programme, The Orkney Fund Board has been allocated £200,000 in capacity funding for 2025/26. This funding will support the establishment of the Board and support early stages of projects across Orkney, including:

• Place Plans

• Feasibility Studies

• Capacity Building Projects

In addition, we are inviting organisations to submit Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for capital projects that could be delivered in 2026/27, when £360,000 in capital funding will be available in the first round. From 2027/28 onwards, annual capital funding will increase to approximately £1.6–£1.7 million.

Please note: additional EoI submission windows will open at regular intervals. If your project is not ready at this stage, we encourage you to apply in a future round.

Please complete this form to submit your expression of interest. Once submitted, a member of our team will follow up with you to discuss next steps. If eligible, you will be invited to submit a full application.

Application Deadlines:

• Feasibility Studies & Capacity Building Projects: 12th August

• Capital Projects: 22nd September

The Orkney Fund Board will meet shortly after the deadlines to review and approve projects.

We look forward to receiving your submission.