Process
- About Crown Estates
- Current phase Expression of interest
- Reviewing projects
- Selecting projects
- Finished budget
About Crown Estates
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About the fund
Funding is allocated based on net revenue generated by the Scottish Crown Estate from marine assets out to 12 nautical miles. Payments are made in arrears, once Crown Estate Scotland’s annual accounts have been finalised. Allocations in 2029 to 2030 are based on revenues generated in 2024 to 2025. The amount each council receives is based on a distribution method agreed by the Settlement and Distribution Group, comprising Local government, CoSLA and Scottish Government. The formula takes into account the total sea area in the 0-12 nautical mile zone adjacent to each council and the revenues raised from marine assets within 0-12 nautical miles in each council area. This is the sixth round of payments to councils. Councils are responsible for ensuring projects deliver value for money.
In 2029-30, Argyll and Bute Council was awarded £1,818,714.93
The fund focusses on the following themes:
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Environment
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Community
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Climate Change
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Economic Development
Submit your expression of interest today!
Expression of interest
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How can I put my project forward for Crown Estates Funding?
Option 1: Use Aspiring Places! Once you've added your project proposal to Aspiring Places, you can simply click the 'connect with funding' button to add your proposal to this list for consideration. Aspiring Places will help you to save time and effort by creating a project proposal that can be put forward for multiple funding opportunities.
Option 2: Click on the 'create a budget investment' button at the top of this page to tell us about your project you would like to put forward.
Explore Aspiring Places here!
Reviewing projects
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Selecting projects
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Finished budget
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2030 Crown Estate Fund
- Bute and Cowal £200,000
- Helensburgh and Lomond £200,000
- Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands £200,000
- Oban, Lorn and the Isles £200,000
Projects on a map
List of projects
John's Test Budget Proposal
2025-05-06 • No comments • • Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands
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