Who is eligible for Dumfries and Galloway Regionwide Community Fund?

Available in: Scotland. Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.

What is the deadline for Dumfries and Galloway Regionwide Community Fund?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

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Dumfries and Galloway Regionwide Community Fund

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Description

Grant for constituted community groups anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway, supporting projects on skills development, community/environment/culture/heritage, community-led tourism, affordable housing, community transport, digital connectivity, poverty and inequalities, net zero, and cost of living.

Amount

£500–£5,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

Available in: Scotland.
Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.

Notes: Covers the whole region, including its rural areas, rather than being tied to a single town — relevant given Dumfries and Galloway's large rural geography. Runs in annual rounds rather than continuously; confirmed directly on the council's live page (August 2026) that the current round closed to new applications 10 April 2026, with decision notifications expected by end of May 2026 — check the council's grants and funding page for the next window.
Requirement: Constituted groups in Dumfries and Galloway with their own bank account; groups not based in the region must already be working there. One application per organisation per round.

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How to apply

Apply via Dumfries and Galloway Council's grants and funding page (grantapplications@dumgal.gov.uk) when the current round is open.

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.