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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Dumfries & Galloway Council

Currently open funds

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Area Committee Grants

Dumfries and Galloway Council can provide financial assistance to the third sector (voluntary and community organisations) who can apply to one or more of four Area Committees: Annandale and Eskdale; Nithsdale; Stewartry; Wigtown.

Last reviewed about 1 month ago

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Common Good Funds

The fund provides organisations with financial help to organise events and activities for residents in their area.

Last reviewed about 1 month ago

DGWorks & No One Left Behind - Employability Small Grants

To engage parents and enable them to access information, opportunities and activities that will improve their employment journey, including entering work or improving current employment with the aim of raising household income.

Last reviewed 23 days ago

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Area Committee Poverty & Inequality Grants

Dumfries and Galloway Council have commited to help communities tackle poverty and inequalities through their four Area Committees: Annandale and Eskdale; Nithsdale; Stewartry; Wigtown.

Last reviewed about 2 months ago

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Stewartry Sports Grants

Grants are available to support individuals and clubs from Dumfries and Galloway who are taking part in sport. Grant funding is awarded towards sports equipment, training for coaches and volunteers, travel and competition expenses, clothing/kit expenses,

Last reviewed 4 months ago

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Civic Hospitality

To mark special events or achievements, Dumfries & Galloway sometimes provides hospitality in the form of a reception, light refreshments or a presentation.

Last reviewed 4 months ago

Currently closed funds

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Major Events Fund 2025-26

To support regional festivals and events taking place between April 1 2025 and March 31 2026.

Last reviewed 10 days ago

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Regional Events Growth Fund 2025-26

To support regional festivals and events taking place before 31 March 2025.

Last reviewed 10 days ago

Dumfries and Galloway Regionwide Community Fund

Dumfries and Galloway Council has established the Regionwide Community Fund, which is a source of funding open for applications from community groups and projects anywhere in the region.

Last reviewed 15 days ago

Dumfries & Galloway Council - Summer Programme Fund

Grants to provide children and young people, aged 5-16 in Dumfries & Galloway with activities over the Summer.

Last reviewed 3 months ago

Dumfries and Galloway Regionwide Coastal Benefit Fund

Dumfries and Galloway Regionwide Coastal Benefit Fund has been established to deliver direct benefit to coastal communities across Dumfries and Galloway. Grants will be for new projects with can demonstrate tangible benefits to coastal communities.

Last reviewed 4 months ago

Dumfries and Galloway Council - Regional Cultural Fund

The purpose of Dumfries and Galloway Regional Cultural Fund is to increase the volume and impact of high quality arts projects for the public and economic benefit of Dumfries and Galloway.

Last reviewed 4 months ago

Dumfries & Galloway Council - UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Dumfries & Galloway Council has received funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for two grant schemes which will support projects that are contributing towards the economic resilience and regeneration of the region.

Last reviewed 4 months ago