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Dumfries and Galloway Council can provide financial assistance to the third sector (voluntary and community organisations) who can apply to one or more of four Area Committees: Annandale and Eskdale; Nithsdale; Stewartry; Wigtown. Individuals may also apply in certain circumstances.Each Committee has agreed their own Priorities, Criteria and Eligibility which are detailed on the website.

The grant scheme is designed to mobilise change and deliver positive outcomes for Shetland and its communities. The scheme seeks to support the community and economic development of Shetland by investing in infrastructure, community capacity building, and developing community assets and encouraging inclusive growth.The scheme also aims to encourage regeneration of Shetland’s communities by supporting projects that safeguard sustainable economic growth and jobs, promote inclusion and contribute towards poverty reduction.Projects seeking funding must be a strong fit to Shetland's Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028, and the shared vision that "Shetland is a place where everyone is able to thrive; living well in strong, resilient communities; and where people and communities are able to help plan and deliver solutions to future challenges."

Caithness Futures’ aim is to support and strengthen community groups that are delivering towards the Caithness Area Place Plan. The place plan was developed through consultation to ensure that service provision, funding and developments would reflect collective community wants, needs and priorities for Caithness. In 2026, the main priority will be Health and Wellbeing; a secondary priority will be Employability through the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund.

The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities. Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.

The Trust supports charitable institutions, societies and/or indigent persons connected with the town or burgh of Kinross and the parish of Orwell at the discretion of the trustees. Trust funds to be applied for charitable, beneficial or public purposes. In the past the trust has funded local youth, sport and school groups as well as churches, often for capital projects.

The Kincardineshire Educational Trust was set up for residents, schools and organisations in the former County of Kincardine.The Trust awards grants to individuals, schools and organisations to help with the cost of school trips, further education and funding for sports clubs and facilities. Parents and guardians can also apply if they are receiving certain benefits or on a low income.

The Aberdeenshire Community Transport Imitative (ACTI) provides funding for community transport providers in Aberdeenshire. Projects and services which may be funded must not be intended to make a profit, such as:- volunteer car schemes, either using the volunteer’s car or a vehicle managed by the organisation, e.g. hired from a car club. - Dial-a-bus services, e.g. minibus shopping bus or transport for individual needs. - Registered local bus services operated under a Section 22 permit.Grant applications are invited from community transport providers for the financial years:- 2027 to 2028- 2028 to 2029- 2029 to 2030

Glasgow's Holiday Programme aims to enable community organisations to provide nutritious food to children/young people using their services during school holiday periods. The Programme is for children/young people 0-18 years of age.They will fund:- Food costs- Ancillary costs (utility costs, cutlery, chef costs)- Sessional staff costs- Volunteer costs- Venue costs- Activity costs- Transport costs- Entry costs (for day trips)- Management Fee costsYou are encouraged to consider how sustainable delivery can be reflected in your programme.

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 areaincrease 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