Applications can now be made to the St John’s Hill Wind Farm Community Fund.
The groups and organisations that are eligible should be based in the Arbuthnott and Catterline, Kinneff and Dunnottar community council areas.
The energy company Rev has established a community fund which will distribute £12,950 to support local community projects every year during the lifetime of the windfarm.
Applications are open until March 30.
Application forms and guidelines are available from the KDP office on Barclay Street, Stonehaven or by e-mailing lesleykdp@gmail.com