£287,000 funding boost for Aberdeen Science Centre plans
Aberdeen Science Centre has received a six-figure funding boost from the Scottish Government.
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Funding announced for four Scottish science centres
Science centres in Scotland’s four largest cities have been given £2.63 million to make them more accessible.
Aberdeen funding cuts could be ‘catastrophic’ to community groups and charities
Proposed budget cuts would have a major impact on plans to create jobs and grow the city’s economy and be a “blow for the entire cultural sector”, Aberdeen tourism and culture bosses said today.
MSP urges Aberdeen groups to apply for funding
An Aberdeen MSP is encouraging community groups to apply for grant funding.
Pay-offs possible option to plug Aberdeenshire Council’s budget black hole
Council tax could also rise by 4.79% for residents across the region, with the council leader confirming discussions were still ongoing on whether to put this forward.
Housebuilder brings £57m boost to north-east economy
A housebuilder has delivered a £57 million boost to the north-east economy, according to a new report.
Austen’s local pleasure gardens among six parks sharing £13.8m lottery funding
Pleasure gardens loved by Jane Austen are to be revitalised for the 21st century as six parks across the country share £13.8 million of lottery funding.
Aberdeen youth club given £3,700 boost to teach digital skills
An Aberdeen youth club has received a funding boost of more than £3,700 in a bid to teach digital skills to youngsters.
Aberdeen University teams up with Belfast in collaboration worth £5m
An Aberdeen university has teamed up with another institution in a collaboration worth £5 million.
North-east council could face £20 million black hole
Aberdeenshire Council is “planning for the worst”, after it was revealed it could face a £20 million funding black hole next year.
New sensory room will help disabled residents in north-east
A new therapeutic sensory space has been created to help people with disabilities in the north-east.
Aberdeen groups urged to apply for £2,500 funding
Aberdeen community groups have been urged to apply for up to £2,500 of funding.
£12k funding handed to north-east community groups
More than £12,000 of funding has been handed to community groups in the north-east.
Hogmanay Fireballs event secures funding deal
One of the north-east’s most popular Hogmanay celebrations has secured a funding deal from a housing contractor for the next three years.
Aberdeen autism support group lands £46,000 boost to open up services
An Aberdeen autism support charity has received more than £40,000 in funding to allow it to open seven days a week.
£10,000 in funding available for groups that help north-east youngsters
Groups helping young people in the north-east are being given the opportunity to benefit from grant funding of up to £10,000.
Funding to help encourage north-east children to play
A north-east charity has been awarded funding to increase the number of children going out to play.
£26,000 boost set to help Aberdeen community hub attract new volunteers
An Aberdeen community hub has landed more than £26,000 in funding from the Scottish Government.
Aberdeen International Youth Festival board begins to wind up trust after funding stopped
The board of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) has agreed to wind up the trust.
North-east baby and toddler group forced to fold shares funds with local groups
A north-east childcare group that closed earlier this year has shared its remaining funds among local causes.
Travel links to be improved as nearly £400,000 given to north-east councils
North-east local authorities have been awarded more than £390,000 in funding to improve travel links.
North-east residents to benefit from almost £4 million to aid in fight against fuel poverty
People across the north-east could benefit from almost £4million of funding to make their homes more energy efficient.
North-east skatepark group given £10k National Lottery funding for study
Plans to build a new north-east skatepark have taken a step forward.
North-east fishing industry set to benefit from £1.2 million funding boost
More than £1 million will be invested in projects to help the fishing industry across north-east.
People in Aberdeen get £95 less per person from Scottish Government
A new report has revealed Aberdeen residents will receive £95 less per head from the Scottish Government compared to five years ago.
Revealed: These are the seven Aberdeen schools that will benefit from share of £635,000 funding
Seven schools in Aberdeen will share more than £635,000 from a £50 million Scottish Government funding pot.
Funding for Aberdeen organisation aims to help confirm Scotland as global centre of decommissioning expertise
Funding of almost £2 million has been awarded to a north-east oil and gas centre.
Aberdeen MSP offers congratulations to primary pupils and staff over funding
An MSP has congratulated an Aberdeen primary school after it received funding from the National Lottery.
AberDNA: Fans’ funding scheme gets launched to help Dons close gap on Old Firm
The Dons have launched a fans’ funding scheme in a bid to slash the gap with Celtic and Rangers – and strengthen their position in Europe.
Council claims Aberdeen left out of pocket … Holyrood says authority got £3.2m extra
Aberdeen council chiefs are at loggerheads with the Scottish Government amid claims the city’s taxpayers have lost out on £1.6 million of funding.