Scottish Government – Just Transition Fund

The Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a £500 million ten-year commitment that will support projects in the North East and Moray, which contributes towards the region’s transition to net zero.

This bidding round will focus on projects that deliver against the Just Transition Outcome on Jobs, Skills, and Economic Opportunities, responding to identified needs in the region.

The Project/Programme Must:

• Contribute to the transition to net zero in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, or Moray
• Help to diversify the regional economy away from carbon-intensive industries
• Capitalise on the opportunities, including jobs and prosperity, that the transition to net zero will bring
• Demonstrate delivery against the mandatory Just Transition Outcome on Jobs, Skills, and Economic Opportunities.

Bids need to demonstrate that projects can receive and spend the total amount of the funding bid in the 2025 to 2026 financial year.

Who Can Apply

• All bids must be led by an organisation such as a registered charity or business, or public sector body and cannot be submitted by an individual.
• Collaborative bids are allowed with supporting evidence, for example a partnership agreement or MoU. If bidding jointly, at least one partner must be based or have majority of operations in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, or Moray.
• The organisation must be solvent.
• All bidding organisations must be headquartered and demonstrate a strong connection to Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, or Moray with project activity and benefits realised within these areas.
• There are no restrictions on sector, industry, or activity, and equal consideration will be given to all bids demonstrating delivery against the mandatory Just Transition Outcome and within the specific geographical remit of the fund.