New Scots Activities Fund
The priority of the New Scots Activities Fund is to support communities and organisations in delivering activities with New Scots that promote culture, diversity and integration across Dumfries and Galloway.
There is a total of £22,000 available and the Fund has been split into two programmes: Micro Grants and Small Grants.
The Micro Grants are open to applications up to £500. There is a total of £15,000 available for Micro Grants.
The Small Grants are open to applications from £501 to £1,000. There is a total of £7,000 available for Small Grants.
The fund is targeted at promoting the community integration of resettled New Scots through the provision of free events and activities for beneficiaries primarily supported by the Dumfries and Galloway Resettlement Project Board.
The fund will support new and existing initiatives from third sector organisations and other eligible organisations (see the guidance for the full list). Project activity should be no earlier than Monday 9 December 2024. All project activity, spend and evaluation requirements must be completed by Sunday 30 March 2025.
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 deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 11th November.
Please read the full guidance below before applying to the fund.
