Funding Updates

Small grant programme to support the following Nithsdale Area priorities: Digital Connectivity Food Insecurity Fuel Poverty Warm Hubs Constituted Groups, operating in Nithsdale, can apply for up to £1,500 towards projects which support one or more of the priorities.  Match funding will be required as you cannot request 100% from Council sources of funding. Applications… Read more »

Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Fund became operational in 2014, and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Six community councils are eligible for funding through the CREPL Community Fund: Cree Valley; Kirkcowan; New Luce; Port William; Stoneykirk; Old Luce. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations,… Read more »

This fund will support community-led activity in Cairnryan with an emphasis on rural regeneration. Applications must benefit the community of Cairnryan, Dumfries and Galloway, which is geographically defined by the community council boundaries. Cairnryan is funded by ScottishPower Renewables community benefit fund from its Glen App Windfarm in South Ayrshire and Greencoat UK Wind Ltd,… Read more »

The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities. Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund:… Read more »

This charitable fund is provided by Barlockhart Moor Wind Energy Ltd; Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd; Glenchamber Wind Energy Ltd, SSE, 2020 Renewables, Greencoat and ScottishPower Renewables, owners of nearby wind farms, who channel their community benefit funds through this single fund. The fund has been established by Old Luce Community Council, with the aspiration… Read more »

The Fund supports urban and rural communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets. It offers grants of £5000 up to £1 million to help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop their aspirations… Read more »

The Trust obtains 100 per cent of its funding from the premiums generated by Naturesave Insurance. The Trust focuses primarily on grant funding for environmental projects, but also funds environmental consultations for SMEs and a long running tree planting programme. Over many years, the Naturesave Trust has provided a wide variety of grants mainly to… Read more »

The Mushroom Trust is a Scottish charitable trust that donates funds to a number of organisations and charities primarily involved in the improvement of green spaces with a particular focus on horticulture. The Trustees have made a variety of donations ranging from £500 to £10,000. Typically the Trustees make grants of up to £5000 to… Read more »

The Minnygap Community Fund supports community projects benefitting those living within the Johnstone, Templand and Kirkpatrick Juxta community council areas. This includes the villages of Johnstonebridge, Templand and Beattock. The fund is provided by Minnygap Energy Ltd, owner of the Minnygap Wind Farm, and the Johnstonebridge Community Centre & Development Trust (JCCDT). The fund opened… Read more »

We are an inclusive charity, welcoming proposals which target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to employment e.g. women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The Trust offer grants up to £5000 to specific projects or core activities that develop these critical life skills for people from… Read more »

The Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects benefiting those living in areas covered by the community councils of Kirkconnel & Kelloholm and the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and District. This fund is provided by Arevon Energy, which manages the Whiteside Hill Wind Farm. An annual amount of at least £135,000 per year,… Read more »

Following the September Nithsdale Area Committee, local elected members have agreed a number of funds supported by the Discretionary Budget as outlined below, which are now open: Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Small Grants Fund for requests up to £2,000 (total budget available £25,026.38) This fund has been established to respond to feedback around need for… Read more »

Kilgallioch Community Fund will support community-led charitable activities that support the rural regeneration and sustainability of communities in Wigtownshire and South Carrick. Approximately £475,000 is available for distribution each year. There are two levels of award: Standard Grants, which are for between £500 and £20,000, and Large Grants which are for projects over £20,000. Large… Read more »

Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government programme set up to tackle digital exclusion during the coronavirus crisis. It is delivered with the support of local councils, SCVO and a wide range of organisations from across Scotland and the UK. Previous application rounds have targeted those at high clinical risk from coronavirus, families with children, young care leavers, older people and… Read more »

The Enabling Neighbourhoods and Communities Fund has reopened for applications with refreshed criteria. The Enabling Neighbourhoods and Communities Fund is a £1 million Scottish Government fund administered by Corra Foundation. Over £600,000 was distributed in phase one (February – May 2021). The next phase will support groups to access the remaining funds. The purpose of… Read more »

Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company (ANCBC) is funded by the Scottish Power Renewables community benefit fund for Harestanes Windfarm in Dumfries and Galloway. The fund primarily supports community projects located within or directly benefiting one or more of 42 community council areas in Annandale and Nithsdale as detailed below. East – Lockerbie, Kirkmichael, Eskdalemuir,… Read more »

Launched in June 2021, this funding stream offers project grants to support any heritage asset which is: of outstanding importance to the national heritage at risk due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) A total of £40million is being distributed by NHMF, made up of two lots of £20m: NHMF has made a commitment of £20m,… Read more »

Funding available from the Area Committees of Dumfries and Galloway Council. The four committees meet and agree priorities for their areas and then look for partner organisations to support their delivery. For more about the funding, click Here.

The Local Support Fund – Micro Grants, is focused on small community-based groups which deliver frontline services to support people who use or used drugs, people in recovery and families affected by someone else’s drug use. This vital support is often delivered with very limited funding which means that small groups can be stretched to… Read more »

Clyde Dumfries and Galloway wind farm makes around £160,000 per year available for community and charitable projects. The community fund can support projects which: enhance quality of life for local residents contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities promote community spirit and encourage community activity Projects in the following community council areas can apply:… Read more »

Open to small charities and voluntary groups supporting communities experiencing disadvantage to improve mental health and wellbeing by reducing isolation and loneliness. This includes Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and rural communities. Organisations with an annual income up to £50,000. One-off grants of max. £1,000. Rolling application programme with no closing dates For more on the… Read more »

Community organisations are being invited to submit an expression of interest for phase two of the Communities Recovery Fund. Additional funding of £6.5million has been secured for a further phase in 2021-22 after the success of the initial round. Dumfries and Galloway has been identified by the Scottish Government to be one of 10 local… Read more »

The Executive Committee of Wigtownshire Sports Council considers applications from members for financial assistance. Applications are submitted for a variety of types of support. Some examples of recent successful applications have included awards made to: Individuals of Sporting Promise Individual Representation in Sport Coaching and Sports Development Sports Equipment Travel Expenses Funds available to the… Read more »

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK. They have reopened their funding to applications with funding priorities for the UK: Nurturing ideas and people; Arts access and participation; Education and learning through the arts; Investing in young people; Migration and integration; and Playing our part. The Ideas and… Read more »

The Edward Gostling Foundation believe that people living with a mental and/or physical disability or a long-term illness should have the same choices, quality of life opportunities and aspirations as others. To help achieve this goal, the foundation provide a fast-track Small Grants Programme for applications of £5K or less and a Large Grants Programme… Read more »

The Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme is designed to support smaller charities registered and operating in the United Kingdom, especially those working at grass roots and local community level, in any field, across a wide range of activities. Applications are welcomed from charities that have an annual turnover of less than £150,000 per annum. Larger… Read more »

The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded, charitable grant-making foundation, which supports a wide range of causes across the UK, donating over £70 million annually through two grant programmes. Regular Grants For applications below £100,000. These applications are reviewed by our Trustees on an ongoing basis so there are no specific deadlines to worry about…. Read more »

The Allen Lane Foundation funds small registered charities, voluntary groups, and charitable organisations. There are seven groups which the foundation will fund: Asylum seekers and refugees Gypsies and Travellers Migrant communities Offenders and ex-offenders Older people People experiencing mental health problems People experiencing violence or abuse The maximum amount available is £15,000 but applicants should note that… Read more »

The Health and Wellbeing Funds for All is available through the Safe and Healthy Action Partnership (SHAP) for two Local Funds, namely : The Health and Wellbeing Fund for All that will be used to support the development of regular, new or additional groups/activities for people within Annandale and Eskdale where a gap has been identified…. Read more »

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) offers a range of financial support to local energy projects. CARES is more than funding. We can help you develop your local energy project by offering: Free, expert and impartial advice from our Local Development Officers Free online toolkits and project guides to help you identify… Read more »

Trusthouse Charitable Foundation gives grants for running costs or one-off capital costs to charities and not-for-profit organisations under the overarching themes are Rural Issues and Urban Deprivation. Rural communities will have a population of under 10,000 and be based in a remote, rural, economically deprived area where there are few local facilities, transport may be… Read more »

The Scottish Football Partnership Trust, the charitable arm of The Scottish Football Partnership, was established in recognition of the level of investment that the Partnership makes to non-Professional Grassroots Football/Charitable projects. The SFP Trust aims to promote public participation in football for people of all ages regardless of their ability or social circumstance by way… Read more »

Paths for All’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund aims to encourage people to change their behaviours to walk or cycle as part of their everyday short journeys. The Fund will also encourage people to use other sustainable travel choices for longer journeys. It is available to support public, third and community sector organisations… Read more »

The Ann Rylands Small Donations programme, run by the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, makes grants of up to £1,500 to support smaller charities across the UK providing support for older people, people with disabilities or others facing difficulties in their lives. Applications are only accepted from charities registered and operating within the UK. The… Read more »

The Screwfix Foundation currently offers local registered charities and not for profit organisations funding of up to £5000. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Grants help all sorts of projects, from repairing buildings and improving facilities in deprived areas, to decorating the homes of people living with sickness and disabilities. Before applying for funding… Read more »

The Cycling Friendly Community development fund supports projects which improve cycling facilities and promote cycling for a community, increasing access to bikes and opportunities to cycle. Applicants can apply for between £2,500 and £20,000 for projects encouraging and supporting communities to take a leading role in increasing the number of people who cycle locally. The… Read more »

The Volant Trust’s aim is to support women, children and young people who are at risk and facing social deprivation. The Trust furthers its aim by supporting Scottish charities and projects, whether national or community-based, which help alleviate social deprivation, particularly supporting women, children and young people at risk. Projects must demonstrate a strong focus… Read more »

The 7Stars Foundation offers three funding streams that prioritise abuse, addiction, child carers and safe homes. The three funding streams are: Project Applications – for people 16 years old and younger Long Term Applications – for people 16 years old and younger Direct Funding – for people 18 years old and younger Project Application: These… Read more »

Schools and community groups can apply for grants for tree planting projects across the UK, preferably taking place during National Tree Week. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. The Tree Council Branching Out Fund aims to get communities and young people up to the age of 21 involved in tree and hedge planting and care…. Read more »

The Hope Beyond grants programme aims to enable churches and Christian charities to meet changing needs within their communities, helping them and the communities they support to adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by the Coronavirus pandemic. The grants aim to fund innovative, impactful projects that will enable people, organisations and communities to flourish… Read more »

The Open Fund aims to enable individuals and organisations to explore ways of working that will help them to adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances. The fund is open to both individuals and organisations. Individuals can apply for a grant between £1000 and £15,000. Organisations can apply for a grant between £1000 to… Read more »

The Social Entrepreneurs Fund (SEF)  is run by FirstPort and has different funds depending on the stage you are at and how developed (or not) your idea is. Pounds for Purpose (PfP) – This fund is for individuals aged 16-26 with an idea to create positive change in the world around them. £500 awards are… Read more »

The Morrisons Foundation awards grant funding for charity projects which make a positive difference in local communities. In the main grants are available to fully fund projects up to £25,000. Morrisons colleagues act as ambassadors for the Foundation. They help to raise awareness at a local level, encourage charities to apply for funding and organise… Read more »

The Fat Beehive Foundation is an independent UK registered charity that provides small grants for websites and digital products to other small UK registered charities. We can only support a limited amount of projects, based on the funding available for distribution in any given year. Our funding priorities over the next year are: Environmental protection… Read more »

The Anchor Foundation accepts applications from Christian Charities concerned with social inclusion particularly through ministries of healing and the arts. The foundations trustees will be favourable to organisations who can demonstrate equal opportunities at board level. Funding between between £500 and £10,000 is available for one year projects. Grants will not be given to the… Read more »

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the UK’s largest independent funders. Its aim is to improve the natural world, secure a fairer future, and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK The fund focuses on three interdependent aims: as mentioned improving our natural world; and also tackling injustice to deliver a fairer future; and nurturing… Read more »

To help provide opportunities for practice and enjoyment of the arts, and to assist and encourage the country’s next generation of musical and artistic talent. Funding available: Small Grants (up to £5000), Large Grants (from £5001), Proactive grants programme, Scholarship or bursary funding via specific institutions, Award schemes for individuals. Activities which fall within our… Read more »

The Tudor Trust is an independent grant-making trust which supports voluntary and community groups working in any part of the UK. We particularly want to help smaller, community-led organisations that work directly with people who are at the margins of society: organisations that support positive changes in people’s lives and in their communities. For more… Read more »

Supporting grassroots community organisations that fit into particular priorities with grants of up to £5000. The fund will consider grants for applications which fit at least one of the following priorities: Children and families Elderly Education Environment Health Physically disabled Homelessness Women Grassroots sports For more click here.

A National Lottery Community Fund programme offering grants from £10,001 to £100,000 to help young people aged eight to 24 to become more confident and play an active part in realising their potential. This will fund work that achieves at least one of the following three outcomes: children and young people have better physical, mental… Read more »