Summary

The fund provides organisations with financial help to organise events and activities for residents in their area. Depending on the criteria, funds may be awarded for:

• improving the appearance of the area
• attracting people into the area
• positively raising the profile of the area
• promoting awareness of the area
• contributing to a larger scale project with a longer term goal

The criteria for each area can be found on the Council website.

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Geographical areas funded: Dumfries & Galloway

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Who can apply

Funding is open to a range of applicants, including: third sector, voluntary and community organisations; community groups which have a constitution and individuals.

When to apply

• Dumfries Common Good Fund - currently closed
• Lockerbie Common Good Fund - currently closed
• Stranraer Common Good Fund - opened on 1 April 2024 for applications to be considered in June/July 2024

How to apply

Application forms are available on the Council website and can be submitted by email.

Contact information

Activites funded: Arts & culture Citizenship & community involvement Community development & regeneration Community facilities Environment Heritage & building preservation Recreation & social activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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