Biggar Community Council operate four microgrant streams: ​
It normally takes 4 – 6 weeks to process a microgrant application. It may be possible to process applications more quickly, but this cannot be guaranteed. Please make sure that you apply well before you need the money as microgrants cannot be awarded for items that have been purchased before a decision is made.
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Before applying, check the guidance to ensure that your application meets the eligibility criteria which vary slightly for each fund. If you are unsure,  contact a BCC member. For contact details of BCC members, please click HERE. 

Applications can be made to more than one fund, but the BCC Incentive fund is normally reserved for purposes which cannot be covered by the other funds. Organisations or individuals may not normally receive more than one award from each fund per year. 

Biggar Community Council will not normally provide funding for the same purpose year after year.  Projects which require long-term funding could apply for a larger grant from one of the main windfarm funds please see our Non-BCC Grants page. Similarly where larger amounts are required for projects benefiting a wider area applications should be to the main windfarm funds rather than making multiple applications to several Community Councils.

Biggar Community Council no longer operates COVID-specific microgrant funds. Funds previously allocated for COVID support and recovery have been reallocated to the funds below which can be used for a wide variety of purposes.
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​Clyde Wind Farm Fund Microgrants
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Maximum Grant: £500
Total fund available per year: £5,000
​Balance currently available: £385.32
Who can apply: Groups or individuals resident in Biggar.
Decision Maker: Biggar CC

Your application should focus on the community benefit.
Applications for microgrants can be accepted from groups, including those who don’t have a written constitution or set of rules, and from individuals. Individuals must be living in the Biggar Community Council area.
Clyde Windfarm microgrants can be used for community-focused or charitable activities which:
  • enhance quality of life for local residents;
  • contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; and/or
  • promote community spirit and encourage community activity
​Clyde Microgrant Application Form
​Clyde Microgrant Guidance Notes
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​Ventient Energy Glenkerie Microgrants

Maximum Grant: £500 for groups, £250 for individuals.
Total fund available per year: Usually £1,370 per year.
Balance currently available: £1227.00
​Who can apply: Groups or individuals resident in Biggar.
Decision Maker: Biggar CC

Your application should focus on the community benefit.
Communities often contain small un-constituted groups who nonetheless provide valuable services or activities (for example, lunch clubs or friendship groups).
Activities which can be funded include:
  • Individuals undertaking specialist training e.g. music or athletics fostering local ability or talent. 
  • Individuals or small groups with an idea they wish to test or try out.
  • Travel costs for individuals to participate in events out with the area.
  • Supporting participation of community members in activities not available in the local community. ​
  • COVID relief and recovery including equipment to allow activities to restart safely.
​Glenkerie Microgrant Application Form 
Glenkerie Microgrant Guidance 
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​Clyde Extension Fund Microgrants
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Maximum Grant: £500
​Balance currently available: £2,825.27
Who can apply: Groups or individuals resident in Biggar.
Decision Maker: Biggar CC

Your application should focus on the community benefit.
Applications for microgrants can be accepted from groups, including those who don’t have a written constitution or set of rules, and from individuals. Individuals must be living in the Biggar Community Council area.
Clyde Extension microgrants can be used for community-focused or charitable activities which:
  • Encourage community activity and promote community spirit
  • Ensure adequate access to services for all community members 
  • Improve local transport infrastructure
  • Build the local economy
  • Build community capacity and cohesion & between groups
  • Develop or maintain community assets

​Clyde Extension Microgrant Application Form
​Clyde Microgrant Guidance Notes
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Biggar Community Council Incentive Fund

Maximum Grant: £100
​Balance currently available: £426.52
Who can apply: Societies and groups based in Biggar and individuals who are resident in the town.
Decision Maker: Biggar CC

Applications need to show that how they will use the money to benefit the people in Biggar. This may include “sponsorship” for individuals attending competitions in which they represent the community, Scotland, UK etc.
  • Awards will be made for purposes which align with the objectives of BCC and should have a clear local benefit.
  • Awards can be used for consumables (e.g. printer ink, food and drink).
  • Applications for refreshments at community events will be considered, but not for alcohol, tobacco etc.
  • The Incentive Fund will give priority to items which could NOT be provided by the Clyde or Glenkerie Microgrant schemes.
BCC Incentive Fund Application Form
​BCC Incentive Fund Guidance Notes
BIGGAR COMMUNITY COUNCIL