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The aim of the Fund is to enhance and develop festivals and events across Dumfries and Galloway that are eligible for support via the Dumfries and Galloway Events Strategy 2023-2027. It is now well recognised that the regional portfolio of major festivals and events continually delivers cultural, sporting, wellbeing, environmental awareness, tourism promotion and economic benefits. This Fund has been introduced to:

• Develop the quality of festivals and events, to add to the quality of life in Dumfries and Galloway;
• Develop the long-term sustainability of festivals and events of national significance in Dumfries and Galloway;
• Develop the economic impacts delivered by major festivals and events;
• Develop a greater number of festivals and events that comprise the regional major events portfolio;
• Promote innovation in the festivals and events sector;
• Provide low cost and affordable entertainment and sporting and cultural opportunities close to where people live in Dumfries and Galloway.

Funding can contribute towards costs such as:

• venue and facility hire
• equipment and production costs
• performer fees, travel and accommodation
• marketing and promotion
• health and safety measures
• event delivery costs

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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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Annually awarded:

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Who can apply

Applicants must be a constituted organisation, registered charity, community organisation, social enterprise or business.

Eligible festivals/events must meet all of the following criteria:

• attracts around 1000 or more unique visitors
• has a total event budget of more than £50,000
• actively markets to visitors from outside Dumfries and Galloway
• can demonstrate economic benefits and value for public investment

When to apply

Now open. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 25 September 2026.

Next deadline: 25 Sep 2026

How to apply

Download form via website and submit to [email protected]. If you have questions about your application, email [email protected]

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Recreation and social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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