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.

Allocations made through the fund can be found via the below links;

2021   January-February

2020   January-February   March   July   August   October   December   Revisions

2019   January-February   March-April   May-June   July-August   September-October   November-December

2018   March-April   May-June   July-August   September-October   November-December

This funding is available for one-off awards that support ‘the common good’. Approximately £85k is available each year, with all applications assessed on their individual merit. 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.

The fund has opened to applications for 2021-22 with any applications received being assessed on receipt and decisions then made in June, September, December and March. Please ensure that you apply in advance of the deadlines in the form and take into account the decision making schedule when planning your activity.

This  fund is now in its second year, and 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. It replaced the Hogmanay Grants Scheme and funding that provided Christmas Trees at community sites across the city. 

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 available here.

The fund opened following consideration of a report at the Policy & resources Committee on the 26th April. The first deadline for applications was the 14th June and seven applications were supported. The remaining funds will be allocated via a second round of applications, the deadline for which is the 9th August.