Connected for Good (CfG) Fund
Connected for Good Fund went live on 1 August 2026. It offers financial support and assistance to households in Argyll & Bute. The Council in partnership with Bute Advice Centre, ABCAB, ALIenergy and the Community Food Forum will support households who have a low income and no access to cash savings through this fund. The support provided can support daily living expenses.
The initial payment is for £100 with a further £100 payment made (if the household engages with supports provided). A third, exceptional circumstances, payment of £200 may be awarded following discussion with one of the partners listed below – six months on from the initial payments.
Partners can assist with submitting the application however, it is the council who make the decision as to whether a household is eligible at any stage of this fund. Households may also be considered for a Crisis Grant to meet any immediate needs for help with daily living expenses.
Applications to previous funds are not considered therefore there is no barrier to households applying for Connected for Good. Households can only apply once during the period of this fund.
Applying for the Connected for Good Fund
Foodbanks can referral directly or forward onto partners listed below for assistance.
Partner assistance to complete referral form:
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ABCAB (Argyll area – outwith & Bute & Cowal) – info@abcab.org.uk
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ALIenergy (Argyll & Bute area) – enquiries@alienergy.org.uk
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Bute Advice Centre (Bute & Cowl area) – info@buteadvice.org.uk
Supporting evidence relating to household circumstances, e.g. bank statement, will be required when the application is submitted.
Initial applications are submitted directly to the council – abfff@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Self-referral and direct application to Argyll & Bute Council: