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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.

The Fund was launched in 2019 to distribute funding contributed at the discretion of windfarms in the region. It is a source of funding to support applications aimed at:

-Fund priorities: -Skills Development -Community -Environment -Culture & Heritage -Community Led Tourism -Affordable Housing -Community Transport -Digital Connectivity -Poverty & Inequalities -Working Towards Net Zero (climate)

• Cost of living

The Fund encourages applicants to support fair work standards where applicable

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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Average:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Constituted groups in Dumfries and Galloway, with their own bank account can apply.

Only one application will be accepted per organisation

Funding available for activities between 16th June 2025 and 15th June 2026

Organisations not based in D&G must already be working in the region

When to apply

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 11 April 2025.

How to apply

Download the application form from the Council website and submit via email.

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Arts and culture Community development and regeneration Community facilities Transport Education and training Environment Financial advice and support Energy

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Homeless or badly housed People in poverty Rural communities Local communities

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