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The fund has been established to support innovative projects that help parents who are unemployed, economically inactive or on low incomes to move towards, enter, sustain and progress in employment. By supporting parents to increase household income through employment, the fund aims to contribute to wider efforts to reduce child poverty across Dumfries and Galloway.

They're looking for organisations with creative, evidence-based ideas that address local need and complement existing employability provision. Projects should demonstrate how they will support parents to overcome barriers to employment while responding to local labour market demand and creating positive outcomes for families.

While applications can support parents across Dumfries and Galloway, proposals should consider:

• Local evidence of need.
• The six priority family groups identified within Scotland's child poverty strategy.
• Opportunities to address barriers to employment and in-work progression.
• How the proposed activity complements existing services rather than duplicates them.

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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries and Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Who can apply

Applications are welcomed from organisations across the third, public and private sectors, including partnership approaches where appropriate.

When to apply

Currently closed as of 21 September 2026.

How to apply

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

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Education and training Employability services

Beneficiaries funded: Black and Ethnic Minorities Economically/socially disadvantaged Families People in poverty Mental health conditions Disabilities Local communities Unemployed

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