Funding from Area Committees
Area Committee Discretionary Budget
Our Council has allocated a Discretionary Budget and Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Budget to each of the four Area Committees to support their Priority Areas for 2023/2024.
During May 2023, the four Area Committees met and agreed priorities for their area for both of these Budgets and details of the funds available are shown below.
Annandale and Eskdale
Annandale and Eskdale Area Committee are currently considering the priority areas and information will be published here soon.
Nithsdale
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Nithsdale Area Committee seeks Expression of Interest from delivery partners to lead on the delivery of the projects below:
Dumfries-Gifhorn Twinning - Budget Available (£4,446)
Support towards local youth involvement and economic/employment benefit to Nithsdale of twinning activities between Dumfries and Gifhorn
Dumfries Christmas Light Switch-on - Budget Available (£5,830)
Support community festive event in Dumfries Town Centre
TO APPLY - DOWNLOAD
Expression of Interest Form 2023-24 [DOCX - 97KB]
AND RETURN BY mid-day 12 June 2023.
NITHSDALE SPORTS GRANTS
Small grant programme for local athletes (up to £200) and sports clubs (up to £500). Support for local athletes that would not otherwise receive any financial help from National Sporting Bodies in pursuit of their sport and to also assist groups and individuals to reach their sporting goals through small financial awards.
Round 1 - Closing Date - 3 July 2023 (mid-day)
Round 2 - Closing Date - 6 November 2023 (mid-day)
TO APPLY
Nithsdale Sports Grants - Application Form 2023-24 [DOC - 241KB]
Nithsdale Sports Grants - Guidance and Criteria 2023-24 [PDF - 215KB]
ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE HOSPITALITY
Small grant programme to support hospitality after remembrance parades - up to £300. Awards made on a first-come first-served basis.
TO APPLY - DOWNLOAD
Remembrance Hospitality - Application Form 2023-24 [DOCX - 110KB]
UTILITY SUPPORT FUND; Community Centres, Village Halls and Town Halls.
Small grant programme of up to £2,500 per application towards utility support specifically for Community Centres, Town Halls and Village Halls based on 50% of 2022-23 utility invoices. Awards made on a first-come first-served basis.
TO APPLY - DOWNLOAD
Utility Support Fund - Application Form 2023-24 [DOCX - 110KB]
TACKLING POVERTY AND INEQUALITIES
Awards of up to £10,000 are available to organisations focusing on the following priorities to tackle poverty and inequality across Nithsdale:
- Digital Connectivity
- Food Insecurity
- Fuel Poverty
- Warm Hubs
TO APPLY - DOWNLOAD AND RETURN BY mid-day 26 June 2023:
Nithsdale Tackling Poverty and Inequalities - Application Form 2023-24.docx [DOCX - 104KB]
Nithsdale Tackling Poverty and Inequalities - Priorities, Eligibility and Criteria [PDF - 50KB]
Stewartry
The total Stewartry Area Committee Discretionary Budget for allocation to Key Projects and Initiatives in 2023/24 is £52,174.
Stewartry Area Committee agreed priority areas:
- Key Facilities
- Youth
- Community Galas & Events
- Sports
and have identified the following delivery partners who will receive a letter of grant offer:
Priority Area | Detail | Total Budget Available | DEADLINE FOR EOI |
Sport | Support to individuals and clubs for training and coaching etc for sports people through Stewartry Sports Council | £7,000 allocation to Stewartry Sports Council through offer of grant | 26 June 2023 (Mid-day) |
Youth | Support for young people to access youth development activities for people aged 12-25 | £8,000 | Open until funds are spent |
Key Facilities | Support to key facilities that contribute to the wellbeing of the community and increase social contact. | £25,674 | Open until funds are spent |
Community Galas and Events | £11,500 is allocated to this priority area to support local galas and key events: Castle Douglas Civic Week £2,500 Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities £2,500 Dalbeattie Civic Daze £2,500 Deadline for identified delivery partners EOI - 26 June 2023 (Mid-day) | The remaining budget of £4,000 using the small grants process of up to £500 delegated to the Lead Officer, in consultation with Local Ward Members | Open until funds are spent |
The remaining budget is available to the following priority areas and is now open for applications:
Youth - Support for young people to access youth development activities for people aged 12-25yrs - applications are invited up to £1500
Key Facilities - Support to key facilities that contribute to the wellbeing of the community and increase social contact - applications are invited up to £4000
Galas and Events - Support to local galas and key events - applications are invited up to £500
TO APPLY - download and return
Expression of Interest Form [DOCX - 99KB]
TACKLING POVERTY AND INEQUALITIES
Tackling Poverty and Inequality - (1k to 10k)
The Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Budget for Stewartry is £29.238.64 The minimum award that can be applied for is £1,000. The maximum award is £10,000. Awards of up to £10,000 are available to organisations focusing on the following priorities to tackle poverty and inequality across Stewartry.
The priorities for funding for will be projects which address:
- Digital connectivity
- Food insecurity and clothing
- Support for securing and sustaining tenancies
- Access to transport
- Access to employment
- Fuel poverty
- Financial management
- Support for young people in relation to transport and mental health.
TO APPLY - download and return
Application Form [DOCX - 106KB]
by mid-day 26 June 2023
CRITERIA -
download criteria [DOCX - 31KB]
Wigtown
Wigtown Area Committee agreed priority areas:
- Christmas Decorations/Lights/Events
- Festival/Events
- Sport
- Music
- Museums
and have identified the following delivery partners who will receive a letter of grant offer:
Organisation | Award |
Wigtownshire Sports Council | £8,000 |
Newton Stewart and District Music Club | £800 |
Creetown Silver Band | £800 |
Lochryan Pipe Band | £800 |
Stranraer Brass Band | £800 |
Stranraer Drumming Group | £800 |
Creetown Heritage Museum | £1000 |
Kirkmaiden Visitor Centre | £1000 |
Museum, Newton Stewart | £3000 |
Mull of Galloway Trust | £5000 |
Whithorn Trust | £5000 |
Stranraer Events Group | £2000 |
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Wigtown Area Committee seeks Expression of Interest from delivery partners to lead on the delivery of the projects below:
- Christmas Decorations/Lights - Newton Stewart ( £2750)
- Christmas Decorations/Events (all year)
Ardwell | £300 | Stoneykirk | £300 |
Glentrool | £300 | Kirkcolm | £300 |
Monreith | £300 | Drummore | £300 |
Mochrum | £300 | Sandhead | £300 |
Port Logan | £300 | Kirkcowan | £300 |
New Luce | £300 | Carsluith | £300 |
Cairnryan | £300 | Creetown | £495.20 |
Sorbie | £300 | Leswalt | £507.60 |
Lochans | £300 | Portpatrick | £508.40 |
Whaphill | £300 | Glenluce | £552.80 |
Kirkinner | £300 | Portwilliam | £543.60 |
Dunragit | £300 | Wigtown | £665.40 |
Isle of Whithorn | £300 | Whithorn | £669.80 |
Castle Kennedy | £300 | Newton Stewart | £1,000 |
Garlieston | £300 | Stranraer | £3,000 |
Festivals and Events up to 1k - Across Wigtownshire (£6000)
TO APPLY - download and return
Expression of Interest [DOCX - 100KB]
by 12 June 2023
Tackling Poverty and Inequalities - Main Grant
Awards of up to £10,000 are available to organisations focusing on the following priorities to tackle poverty and inequality across Wigtownshire
- Digital Connectivity
- Food Insecurity
- Fuel Poverty
- Warm Hubs
TO APPLY - download and return
main grants form [DOCX - 111KB]
BY mid-day 10 July 2023:
Eligibility, Priorities and Criteria [DOCX - 43KB]
Tackling Poverty and Inequality - Small Grants (10k)
Awards of up to £2000 are available to eligible organisations on a first come first serviced basis, focusing on small grants that require support prior to September and fulfil the following priorities to tackle poverty and inequality across Wigtownshire
- Digital Connectivity
- Food Insecurity
- Fuel Poverty
- Warm Hubs
TO APPLY - download and return
small grants form [DOCX - 101KB]
BY mid-day 26 June 2023
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.
