Bringing participatory examples to life

This document contains a range of innovative models for the Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund Panel to decide which projects get funding, making sure local people are at the heart of these choices. These approaches include 'collective models' where community members openly or in groups make decisions, and 'community panels' made up of residents who review applications. The document also describes methods like 'distributed dialogue', where community conversations help shape what the fund prioritises, and 'ideas challenges' that invite less formal project proposals. Another option is a 'public vote', allowing anyone in the Cairngorms National Park to choose which projects receive support. These varied methods help the fund move beyond traditional application assessments to ensure decisions truly meet local needs and foster collaboration.