Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray: funding awards
A detailed breakdown of the projects funded through the Just Transition Fund for the North East and Moray.
2026 funding round
The 2026 funding round included a Commercial and Public Sector stream and a Community and Social Enterprise stream.
The lists reflect the successful awards for each stream (note: all awards listed are subject to finalisation of grant conditions and arrangements with project partners).
Commercial and Public Sector projects
|
Recipient/organisation |
Project |
Description |
Year |
Total award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ORE Catapult |
Large Scale Synthetic Mooring Line Test Rig |
Building and designing of world-leading synthetic mooring line test rig, supporting Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain. |
2026-2028 |
£4,000,000 |
|
Marine Developments Limited |
Peterhead Energy Service Base – Reel Mover |
Delivering modular cable reel mover, supporting long-term growth in offshore wind operations at Peterhead. |
2026-2028 |
£1,500,000 |
|
Moray Council |
Just Transition Programme |
Completing feasibility studies for strategic sites, supporting expansion of Buckie Harbour, and Mostodloch and Dallachy. |
2026-2027 |
£1,200,000 |
|
Hydrasun |
Electrolyser Manufacturing Capability |
Establishing Scotland’s first electrolyser manufacturing capability in Aberdeen. |
2026-2029 |
£1,969,688 |
|
Opportunity North East |
Future Foods Innovation Accelerator |
Providing grants, technical advisory and pilot projects to SMEs in food and drink sectors, de-risking advanced technologies including automation and low-carbon production systems. |
2026-2029 |
£3,200,000 |
|
Global Underwater Hub |
Underwater Supply Chain Research and Development Programme |
Delivering research and development programme to support the region’s underwater and subsea supply chain diversify into offshore renewables, subsea power transmission, aquaculture and critical underwater infrastructure. |
2026-2028 |
£1,516,233 |
|
NESCol |
Scottish Maritime Academy Simulator |
Building a new maritime simulator, delivering immersive, industry-aligned training for learners, supporting skills development in offshore renewables, port operations and low carbon maritime services. |
2026-2027 |
£600,000 |
Community and Social Enterprise
|
Recipient/organisation |
Project |
Description |
Year |
Total award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Camphill Wellbeing Trust |
Compass Project Phase Three – East Point Community Health and Enterprise Hub |
Supporting the sustainable refurbishment and repurposing of two disused buildings into a single Community Health and Enterprise Hub in Aberdeen. |
2026-2027 |
£500,000 |
|
Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) |
Connecting with Communities |
Supporting the purchase of two new electric vans and delivery of CFINE’s mobile pantry service for households across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. |
2026-2027 |
£197,285 |
|
NESCAT |
North East Coastal Connections and Access Programme |
Supporting capital works and enabling activity to improve coastal connectivity across Aberdeenshire, as the first major development project in the creation a 150-mile Doric Way route. |
2026-2027 |
£227,070 |
|
NESFIT |
Retrofit Outreach, Training and Finance Infrastructure |
Supporting home retrofit in the North East through through a targeted mobile training facility, community outreach and exploring equitable access to finance. |
2026-2027 |
£215,150 |
|
REAP |
REAP Energy Transition Hub |
Supporting the purchase of equipment like heat cameras for REAPs Energy Transition Hub in Moray, which provides an impartial energy advice service. |
2026-2027 |
£100,000 |
|
Robert Gordon University |
Restoring Nature for the Community |
Supporting large-scale habitat restoration and green infrastructure improvements along the River Dee. |
2026-2027 |
£176,322 |
|
Robert Gordon University |
Transition Pathways for the North-East of Scotland Offshore Energy Workforce and Supply Chain |
Supporting the development of enhanced analytical capability and new digital tools to support regional transition planning and economic resilience. |
2026-2027 |
£127,301 |
|
Simeon Care for the Elderly |
Low-Carbon Community Building and Biodiversity Garden |
Supporting the transformation of a care home in Aberdeen through construction of a Passivhaus-standard extension and the creation of a biodiversity garden. |
2026-2027 |
£500,000 |
|
The Foggie Neuk |
The Memorial Allotments |
Transformation of a derelict site in Aberchirder into a climate-resilient community growing and social energy hub. |
2026-2027 |
£110,392 |
|
The James Hutton Institute (JHI) |
North East Nature Restoration Skills Hub |
Supporting the creation of a Nature Restoration Skills Hub, including enhancement of the Scottish Soils Archive and delivery of specialist peatland restoration training. |
2026-2027 |
£342,463 |
|
The River Dee Trust |
Save the Spring Transition Initiative |
Supporting coordinated habitat restoration across the River Dee catchment, including native woodland and wetland creation, river restoration and enhanced monitoring infrastructure. |
2026-2027 |
£500,000 |
|
Bonnymuir Green Community Trust supported by Mwclubb Ltd |
Community Buildings Retrofit Demonstrators: Bonnymuir Green |
Retrofit works on the Bonnymuir Green Community Trust’s building in Midstocket.* |
2026-2027 |
£163,056 |
|
The King’s Community Foundation supported by Mwclubb Ltd |
Community Buildings Retrofit Demonstrators: The Bridge Centre |
Retrofit works on the Community Hall of the Bridge Centre, Torry.* |
2026-2027 |
£83,295 |
|
Earth and Worms supported by Mwclubb Ltd |
Community Buildings Retrofit Demonstrators: Earth and Worms |
Renovation of the Earth and Worms' Byre in Tillydrone.* |
2026-2027 |
£63,723 |
|
Old Torry Community Centre supported by Mwclubb Ltd |
Community Buildings Retrofit Demonstrators: Old Torry Community Centre |
Retrofit works on Old Torry Community Centre.* |
2026-2027 |
£178,803 |
*Each Community Buildings Retrofit Demonstrators project also includes a share of a Homeowner Support Fund, which is designed to deliver free or discounted home retrofit assessments for a number of local residents.
Contact
Email: JustTransitionFund@gov.scot