Funding from Area Committees
Area Committee Discretionary Budget
Our Council has allocated a Discretionary Budget to each of the four Area Committees to support their Priority Areas for 2022/2023.
During March 2022, the four Area Committees met and agreed priorities for their area and allocated the Discretionary Budget to key civic and community initiatives. Full details for each Area can be found on the Expression of Interest form, along with deadline dates for submission.
Expression of Interest Forms
If you wish to express an interest to deliver any of the key initiatives, please complete the appropriate Expression of Interest form below for your respective area and return to GrantApplications@dumgal.gov.uk by the deadline stated on the form.
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Annandale & Eskdale [DOCX - 97.75KB]
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Stewartry (Small Grants up to £1500) [DOCX - 100.89KB]
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Wigtown [DOCX - 108.6KB]
If you have queries in relation to any aspect of Area Committee funding, please contact grantapplications@dumgal.gov.uk or call our Communities Business Management Team on 030 33 33 3000
Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Budget 2021/2022
At its meeting on 6 April 2021 (Item 5), Communities Committee agreed that £200k of the Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Budget for 2021/22 be allocated to Area Committees.
Nithsdale Area Committee
At its meeting on 8 September 2021 (Item 7), Nithsdale Area Committee agreed to re-open the Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Fund for small grants of up to £2,000.
- Nithsdale Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Small Grant Fund Application Form (up to £2k) [DOCX - 127.47KB]
- Nithsdale Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Priorities, Eligibility and Criteria (Small Fund) [PDF - 107.63KB]
Annandale and Eskdale Area Committee (currently closed)
Stewartry Area Committee (currently closed)
Wigtown Area Committee (currently closed)
If you have queries in relation to any aspect of Area Committee funding, please contact grantapplications@dumgal.gov.uk or call our Communities Business Management Team on 030 33 33 3000.
Enhanced support is available to third sector organisations from Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway , which has set up local monthly roadshows across the region, and recruited a dedicated Funding Officer and four Engagement Officers.
