The Banff and Buchan Area Committee agreed to allocate funding from the 2026/27 budget on 18 August 2026. The committee noted the allocation of £11,191.96 to five projects and agreed that the remaining budget would be allocated through a second tranche of funding. Authority to determine the allocation of funds for the second tranche was delegated to the Banff and Buchan Area Manager, in consultation with the Chair, Vice Chair, and Opposition Spokesperson.