Funding from Area Committees
Area Committee Discretionary Budget
Our Council has allocated a Discretionary Budget to each of the four Area Committees to support their Priority Areas for 2022/2023.
During March 2022, the four Area Committees met and agreed priorities for their area and allocated the Discretionary Budget to key civic and community initiatives. Full details for each Area can be found on the Expression of Interest form, along with deadline dates for submission.
Expression of Interest Forms
If you wish to express an interest to deliver any of the key initiatives, please complete the appropriate Expression of Interest form below for your respective area and return to GrantApplications@dumgal.gov.uk by the deadline stated on the form.
- Annandale and Eskdale Area Committee Small Grants up to £500 - Applications Paused
Nithsdale Area Committee - currently closed
Stewartry Area Committe - currently closed
Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Budget
Our four Area Committees will consider the process for the Tackling Poverty and Inequalities budgets in September 2022.
Annandale and Eskdale
On 28 September 2022 Members of Annandale and Eskdale Area Committee agreed to open for applications to the Annandale and Eskdale Area Committee Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Budget. The total amount available for 2022/2023 is £29,767.94. The maximum award that can be applied for is £5,000 and will not be considered for 100% of the project costs. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2022 with decisions on awards expected on 23 November 2022.
Nithsdale
- Closed to applications
Stewartry
On 21st September Members of Stewartry Area Committee agreed to open for applications to the Stewartry Area Committee Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Budget. The total amount available for 2022/23 is £39,480.64. Grants are available from £1,000 up to a maximum of £10,000. The closing date for applications is 24th October 2022 with decisions on awards expected on the 16th November 2022.
Wigtown
If you have queries in relation to any aspect of Area Committee funding, please contact grantapplications@dumgal.gov.uk or call us on 030 33 33 3000.
Enhanced support is available to third sector organisations from Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway , which has set up local monthly roadshows across the region, and recruited a dedicated Funding Officer and four Engagement Officers.