Communities across Dumfries and Galloway are being urged to seize a major funding opportunity before the latest round of the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund closes on Monday 1 June.
A total of £524,891 is available through the Scottish Government programme, supporting projects that will make a real difference to people and places across the region.
Funding is open to charities, constituted community groups, co-operatives, public sector organisations, small and medium-sized enterprises, community interest companies, and community benefit societies based in Dumfries and Galloway.
This year’s programme will back projects that:
- Help community facilities and organisations contribute towards net zero goals.
- Strengthen rural communities that are isolated, disconnected, under-invested, or facing inequality.
- Support people and families through the cost-of-living crisis and help tackle poverty.
- Enable communities to carry out research, needs assessments, and feasibility studies to support local place plans.
Small Grant Programme – Applications of up to £10,000 can be made, with:
- £200,000 revenue funding available
- £50,000 capital funding available
Main Grant Programme – Applications from £10,001 to £30,000 can be submitted, with:
- £224,300.56 revenue funding available
- £50,590.74 capital funding available
Successful projects will run between August 2026 and March 2027, helping communities deliver lasting local impact.
The fund is administered by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway, with funding decisions made by a Local Action Group (LAG) representing the third, public, and private sectors.
For more: www.tsdg.org.uk/clld/ .