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ABZ Propeller Fund

Funding available: max £5,000

Applications close: 31/01/2024

About this fund

The ABZ Propeller Fund is open to groups, charities, and organisations with links to education, sustainability, and economic regeneration.

Geographical areas funded: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire

Fund type
Type of funding: Grant Type of cost: Capital, Revenue
Fund award sizes
Maximum: £5,000 Annually awarded: £25,000

Notes on award amounts:
The Fund does not support general running costs, including staff costs, preferring to fund, part fund or make a grant towards specific projects.

Who can apply
Makes donations to community projects local to the airport.

When to apply
The ABZ Propeller Fund committee meets every quarter to consider applications.

How to apply
Complete the online application form available via Aberdeen Airport’s website.

Exclusions
Activities taking place outwith the local community
Applications made by an individual alone
Capital expenditure spend on equipment or upgrade works for schools
Commercial sponsorship, to individuals, for third party advertising or political campaigning

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Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support. 

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ABZ Propeller Fund

Aberdeen International Airport

Funding available: max £5,000

Applications close: 31/01/2024

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