Regeneration Capital Grant Fund 2026-27 - opportunity to submit expressions of interest

26th May 2025

The Highland Council is now accepting expressions of interest for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for 2026-27.

The Fund supports locally developed place-based regeneration projects that involve local communities, helping to tackle inequalities and deliver inclusive growth in deprived, and fragile communities across Scotland.

The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) is delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government and COSLA. This year, for the first time, RCGF will streamline the funding previously delivered through the Vacant and Derelict Investment Programme (VDLIP) and the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) into one dedicated fund.

Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans said: "The Highland Council has been successful in securing Regeneration Capital Grant Fund grants from the Scottish Government since it was established in 2014. The fund is an incredibly competitive challenge fund. We can only submit applications for projects that are suitably well developed and can demonstrate that they will start in 2026-27.

“Due to the tight timescale I would encourage any organisations or groups with eligible projects to act now and submit an expression of interest form to our CRF Team by the deadline of 13 June 2025."

Since the grant fund opened in 2014, 19 projects from The Highland Council region have received funding. Among the most recent projects that have secured grant funding are Knoydart Bunkhouse (£560,000) John O'Groats Mill (£1.5M) and Glenurquhart Hall (£602,500).

Applications must be submitted by The Highland Council. For more information on the application process and the appropriate forms, please email the Community Regeneration Fund Team: RCGF@highland.gov.uk with information on your proposed project. Anyone interested has until 13 June 2025 to submit their online form.