Dundee Partnership - Funding

This funding is available on a Ward by Ward basis for projects that aim to reduce deprivation and provide additional opportunities to close the gap for those living in our Community Regeneration Areas (incorporating places in the 15% most deprived data zones in Scotland).

Applications fall into three types;

• Youth Inclusion. Focussing on work with children & young people, and providing activities and opportunities for them
• Physical & Environmental Improvements. Used to make improvements to buildings, playparks, green spaces, etc. These awards have a minimum spend of £6k
• Small Grants. A catch-all category for smaller applications, up to £5k (though some Wards impose a lower limit – ask your local Community Worker)

Applications are assessed and awarded on a monthly basis, with a turnaround of approximately 8 weeks from application to award. In the six Wards with Community Regeneration Areas (CRAs), recommendations on funding are made by a Forum of elected local residents. In the West End and The Ferry, the Local Community Planning Partnership makes these. The application form for CRAs can be found here. Those seeking funding in The Ferry or West End should contact the local Communities Officer in the first instance, and the application form for these Wards can be found here. The associated data privacy statement for applicants is here.

For a look at what sort of projects and organisations received awards use the links below:

2020-21 Awards - 2021-22 Awards -  2022-23 Awards (coming in April)

The fund for 2023-24 is open to applications, with an initial deadline of the 22nd May. To allow time for assessment and decision making to take place, applications should be for activity taking place from ~mid-June 2023.

This funding is available for one-off awards that support ‘the common good’. Approximately £75k is available this year, with all applications assessed on their individual merit. For 2023-24 we are once again focussing funds on activity that supports people who are in need. Guidance is contained in the Common Good Application form, but if more information on potential eligibility is needed the contact is paul.davies@dundeecity.gov.uk.

This  fund is open for applications for festive activities taking place in late 2023 / early 2024. The initial deadline for applications is the 12th June, with decisions being made shortly thereafter. If any funding remains there will be a second round of applications for which the closing date will be the 7th August.

Funding is available to community-based organisations and groups to assist them in hosting a festive winter event or putting in place a festive installation for their community. Please note that any applications seeking to install a tree or lights must be made by the first deadline.

Information on the criteria, guidance and submission dates are in the Festive Fund application form. Any group considering an installation should also download and make use of the Technical Guidance. Dundee City Council's Events Team also have useful guidance and advice on delivering an event.