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Community groups, charities and projects working in Dumfries can apply for grants.

The support is being provided by the University of Glasgow as the anchor academic institution through their Dumfries Campus.

They are looking for project proposals from a broad range of ideas that can lead to tangible social, civic, sustainable skill development or community benefit to those in Dumfries. Examples of projects eligible for funding may cover:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion focused initiatives
• Health, wellbeing and fitness/sport
• Sustainability and climate change
• Food poverty
• Arts, heritage, and culture
• Education, and outreach
• Finance/debt advice
• Any group set up to represent underrepresented groups in society or special interest groups
• Community spaces

These projects may be new ideas, or opportunities to expand existing community projects – in this case funds may be sought to increase the scope, coverage, duration, and impact of already existing initiatives.

They will consider being a part-funder alongside other organisations. However, the University of Glasgow will require to see evidence of other parties’ funding being in place before issuing their funding award and may withdraw a funding offer should this evidence not be provided. Whilst such collaborations are welcomed, the University would only transfer a grant to one organisation. The organisation receiving the grant would then be responsible for passing on money to any project partner organisation.

Applicants can only apply for (and be in receipt of) one Civic Fund award at a time. However, organisations or individuals (only if they are applying on behalf of a wider community group or organisation) are welcome to apply more than once. That is, you can reapply if you have an unsuccessful application or when a Civic Fund funded project is complete.

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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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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Applications will be accepted from organisations and groups (based in and running projects within) the Dumfries town boundary. Organisations not based in the town boundary but whose project activities spill into the town will also be accepted.

It is the expectation, outwith exceptional circumstances with good reason (and with agreement from the University’s Economic Development Team), that projects are capable of completion within 6 months from when the grant award decision has been communicated to the applicant.

Maximum annual income:

£250,000

When to apply

Applications are currently closed as of 14 June 2026.

How to apply

Download the application form and guidance notes for applicants on the University of Glasgow website (https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/dumfries-civic-grant-fund/#)

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Community facilities Education and training Financial advice and support Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity Recreation and social activities Research Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Carers Economically/socially disadvantaged Families LGBTQI people People in poverty Men Local communities Women and girls

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