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 Icon for word 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

Icon for word Nithsdale Sports Grants - Application Form 2023-24 [DOC - 241KB]

Icon for pdf 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  Icon for word 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  Icon for word 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:

Icon for word Nithsdale Tackling Poverty and Inequalities - Application Form 2023-24.docx [DOCX - 104KB]

Icon for pdf 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  Icon for word 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  Icon for word Application Form [DOCX - 106KB] by mid-day 26 June 2023

    CRITERIA Icon for word 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  Icon for word 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  Icon for word main grants form [DOCX - 111KB] BY mid-day 10 July  2023:

    Icon for word 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  Icon for word 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.

     

    Page last updated: 24/05/2023
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