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Provides grants to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Kirkcowan, Old Luce and New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway. The community fund can support projects which:- enhance quality of life for local residents- contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities- promote community spirit and encourage community activity

Supports charities based and working in the Greater Glasgow postcode area. General themes supported are prevention or relief of poverty, advancement of citizenship or community development and other analogous purposes.

The Cycling Tourism Facilities Fund is an opportunity for tourism businesses, communities, and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise region to develop and enhance the cycling tourism facilities in your area.The funding can be used towards capital projects investing in fixtures, fittings, construction, adaptation or upgrades to improve cycling tourism facilities. Examples of eligible projects include: - new secure covered cycle storage - new open cycle parking, sheltered cycle parking - enhancement to existing cycle parking/storage to increase capacity and/or security - lockers and storage- drying facilities- bike maintenance equipment e.g. repair stations.

The grant will fund activities that enable communities across Dumfries and Galloway to celebrate their culture and diversity, promoting integration. This may include but is not limited to:- Food sharing events such as a community cafe.- Cultural celebrations such as marking a significant date in the calendar.- Skills sharing sessions such as crafting, music, sports or cooking groups.- One off events to bring communities together such as family fun days.- Workshops to share information about rights, responsibilities or accessing support.

The Scottish Building Society Foundation will aim to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland. They are looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups. Applications that address any of the following issues are particularly welcomed: - Community facilities, services, transport, open spaces, affordable housing, reduction of poverty, and care of the elderly- Youth and education, providing training opportunities and support for vulnerable young people- Promoting care and support of vulnerable people; improving community safety, minimising isolation, and maximising wellbeingGrant requests to support a wide range of costs and activities will be considered, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities, and capital costs to purchase or develop community assets.

Groups seeking to undertake capital projects in respect of land or assets (e.g. village halls, community

heritage of coastal and seagoing communities of place and interest, for example, a coastal or fishing village