University of St Andrews - University Community Fund
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The University Community Fund enables the University to listen to ideas, adapt to local needs, and provide financial support to deliver tangible benefits for the wider community.
The Community Fund accepts applications including those which:
- benefit communities in the local area increase engagement between the University and the community
- promote knowledge exchange and widening participation
- promote environmental sustainability
- promote diversity and inclusion
- celebrate the local area’s heritage, whether physical or cultural
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Geographical areas funded: Fife
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Applications will be accepted from organisations and groups from across Fife. Schemes that promote greater community cohesion will be supported and the fund will prioritise small, grassroots charities and community organisations over larger organisations.
The fund will support local branches of national charities if they are financially independent and locally managed, and national charities if they have a distinctive offering to the local community.
When to apply
Round 2 of Year 6 is now open for applications. Deadline is 5pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
Next deadline: 13 Nov 2026
How to apply
Download the application form and return via email to [email protected].
Exclusions
Activites funded: Befriending and mentoring Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Education and training General charitable activities Heritage and building preservation Organisational development and capacity building Research Justice, equality and law Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: Local communities
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University of St Andrews
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Charity registered in Scotland SC013532
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Walter Bower House Guardbridge, Fife, KY16 9AJ
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