Ten community projects across Inverness and the surrounding area have secured more than £400,000 in funding after being approved by the City of Inverness Area Committee on 2 February 2026.
The awards were made through the Community Regeneration Fund, with the money aimed at supporting projects that strengthen local facilities, improve shared spaces, and build long term resilience in communities across the city and nearby areas.
Inverness and Area Committee members approved funding for initiatives spanning sport, outdoor activity, children’s play, tourism, green space and community led development, reflecting a broad mix of grassroots ambition and practical local need.
A total of £400,762.97 has been allocated, with projects required to align with priorities including tackling poverty and inequality, supporting economic recovery, increasing community resilience, addressing rural depopulation and contributing to climate action.
Leader of Inverness and Area Councillor Ian Brown welcomed the range of projects supported through the latest round of funding.
“I am delighted that Inverness Members can support a wide range of projects with these awards that will help to improve a range of sport and outdoor activities, community projects, children’s play and tourism and leisure across Inverness area.
“Demand for Community Regeneration Fund support remains high, demonstrating the strength of ambition and community led activity across our area.”
Among the successful applicants is Highland Rugby Football Club, which has been awarded £34,050 for the installation of container seating to improve facilities at its Inverness ground.
Abriachan Forest Trust will receive £40,312.51 to refurbish compost toilet facilities, while Hawthorn Allotments Association has secured £61,370 to support the development of community allotments.
Hilton Milton Castle Heather Community Council has been awarded £77,808.46 to support improvements at Hilton and Milton play parks, and the Free North Church restoration project will receive £10,000.
The Knocknagael Green Hub has been awarded £89,456, representing the single largest allocation in this funding round.
Several projects led by The Highland Council have also been approved, including £35,000 for green space enhancements at Inverness Castle, £12,766 for Cavell Gardens and £30,000 for footpath works.
Inverness BID has received £10,000 to support the set up of a community improvement district aimed at strengthening the city centre environment.
The Community Regeneration Fund brings together Scottish Government funding streams including the Highland Coastal Communities Fund and the Place Based Investment Programme, supporting regeneration and sustainable development across Highland.
