Area Committee Funding
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 2024/25.
During May 2024, 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
At its meeting on 22 May 2024, Annandale & Eskdale Area Committee agreed a number of funding priorities and agreed to open schemes for the following:
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 Annandale & Eskdale. There is also a small grant fund to support project or initiative's up to £1000.
- Digital Connectivity
- Prevention of Domestic Abuse
- Energy / Fuel
- Food Insecurity
- Mental Health
- Transport
- Upskilling / Employability
- Increasing Dignity & Self Esteem
- Supporting Independent Living to vulnerable / pre-vulnerable clients to help them to stay within their own homes
To Apply
Timetable
- Deadline for Applications - 24 July 2024 (mid-day)
- Decisions by Area Committee - 27 September 2024
We cannot fund any activity/costs committed to or paid for prior to a decision.
Annandale and Eskdale Sports Grants
Small grant programme for local athletes (up to £300) 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.
We cannot fund any activity/costs committed to or paid for prior to a decision.
Annandale & Eskdale Sports Grants has a total budget of £4,500 and is open for applications as follows with decisions made shortly after closing;
Open: 1 June Closes: 31 September 2024 (mid-day)
To apply
Nithsdale
Tackling Poverty and Inequalities
At its meeting on 11 September 2024, Nithsdale Area Committee agreed to open a Small Grant Scheme focused on tackling poverty and inequality, with grants available up to £1,500 towards a number of key priority areas:
- Digital Connectivity
- Food Insecurity
- Fuel Poverty
- Warm Hubs
- Advice and support services (financial management/lifestyle)
The fund is specifically for projects within the Nithsdale area and applications will be assessed on a first come first served basis. All activity must conclude by the 30 September 2025 with a final monitoring report submitted by 1 October 2025.
To apply
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.
We cannot fund any activity/costs committed to or paid for prior to a decision.
Nithsdale Sports Grants has a total budget of £8,000 and will open for applications with 2 distinct deadlines with decisions made shortly thereafter;
- Round 1 - Closed to applications
- Round 2 - Closing Date - 1 November 2024 (mid-day)
To apply
- Nithsdale Sports Grants - Application Form 24-25 [DOC - 237KB]
- Nithsdale Sports Grants - Guidance and Criteria 24-25 [DOCX - 40KB]
Nithsdale Rememberance Parade Hospitality
Small grant programme to support hospitality after remembrance parades taking place in Nithsdale - up to £300. Awards made on a first-come first-served basis.
To apply
Remembrance Hospitality - Application Form 2024-25 [DOCX - 110KB]
Stewartry
Tackling Poverty and Inequalities
At its meeting on 18 September 2024, Stewartry Area Committee agreed to open a Small Grant Scheme focused on tackling poverty and inequality, with grants available up to £1,001 towards the following key priorities:
- Digital Connectivity
- Food Insecurity and Clothing
- Fuel Poverty
The fund is specifically for projects within the Stewartry area and applications will be assessed on a first come first served basis. All activity must conclude by the 30 September 2025 with a final monitoring report submitted by 1 October 2025.
To apply
Wigtown
At its meeting on 1 May 2024, Wigtown Area Committee agreed a number of funding priorities and agreed to open schemes for the following:
Tackling Poverty and Inequalities - Main grant
Every project applying for funding must demonstrate how it will ultimately assist to reduce child poverty as well as one or more of the following Priorities:
- Food Insecurity
- Energy / Fuel
- Warm Hubs
- Digital Connectivity
Constituted Groups, operating in the Wigtown area, can apply for up to £10,000 towards projects which support one or more of the priorities.
The fund is currently closed and applications are being assessed by the scoring panel. Recommendations will be presented to the commitee in September 2024.
Wigtown Tackling Poverty and Inequalities - Small grant
Every project applying for funding must demonstrate how it will ultimately assist to reduce child poverty as well as one or more of the following Priorities:
- Food Insecurity
- Energy / Fuel
- Warm Hubs
- Digital Connectivity
Constituted Groups, operating in the Wigtown area, can apply for up to £2,000 towards projects which support one or more of the priorities.
This small grant scheme is delegated to the Lead Officer, in consultation with Local Ward Members allowing for faster disbursement of grant awards.
Applications will be assessed on a first-come first-served basis until funds are fully committed and will close on 2 August 2024.
To apply
Wigtown Discritionary budget
Wigtown Area Committee agreed priority areas:
- Christmas Decorations and Community Events
- Remembrance/Armed Forces and Princess Victoria Commemoration
- Wigtownshire Sports Council
- Museums
- Festivals and Events
Expression of Interest
Wigtown Area Committee has allocated funding to key priority areas for 2024/25 which it seeks Expression of Interest from delivery partners to lead on the delivery of these projects.
Key Initiative | Detail | Budget | Expression of Interest submission deadline |
Christmas Decorations and Community Events Expressions of interest are sought from local organisations organising events at Christmas or any other time of the year. | Ardwell | £300 |
12 July 2024
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Glentrool | £300 | ||
Monreith | £300 | ||
Mochrum | £300 | ||
Port Logan | £300 | ||
New Luce | £300 | ||
Cairnryan | £300 | ||
Sorbie | £300 | ||
Lochans | £300 | ||
Whaphill | £300 | ||
Kirkinner | £300 | ||
Dunragit | £300 | ||
Isle of Whithorn | £300 | ||
Castle Kennedy | £300 | ||
Garlieston | £300 | ||
Stoneykirk | £300 | ||
Kirkcolm | £300 | ||
Drummore | £300 | ||
Sandhead | £300 | ||
Kirkcowan | £300 | ||
Carsluith | £300 | ||
Creetown | £495.20 | ||
Leswalt | £507.60 | ||
Portpatrick | £508.40 | ||
Glenluce | £552.80 | ||
Portwilliam | £543.60 | ||
Wigtown | £665.40 | ||
Whithorn | £669.80 | ||
Newton Stewart | £1,000 | ||
Stranraer | £3,000 | ||
Festivals and Events
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Expressions of Interest are sought for the running of festivals and events up to £1K.
| £7,500 | On-going until all funds are dispersed |
TO APPLY
Further Assistance
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.