Scottish Parliament election results
Results of the Scottish Parliament Election held on 7 May 2026.
Area committee funding – Nithsdale
Funding schemes to help the Nithsdale Area Committee meet their priorities.
These are the schemes for the Nithsdale Area Committee.
At its meeting on 13 May 2026, Nithsdale Area Committee agreed its funding priorities and approved the launch of the following grant schemes to support local communities across Nithsdale.
Nithsdale Sports Grants
This fund is now open to applications
Do you love sports and live in Nithsdale? You may be able to get some money to help you with your training or equipment.
How it works
Nithsdale Sports Grants is giving out money to:
- Athletes (people who play sports) – up to £250
- Sports clubs – up to £600
This money is for people who don’t already get help from big sports organisations. It’s meant to help them reach goals in their sport.
Fund total
A total budget of £8,000 was available to give out.
The final chance to apply is:
- round 2: apply by 29 October 2026 (before midday)
If you need help before this date, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
How to apply
You’ll need to fill out a form. You can also read the rules and tips to help you apply:
Community planting fund
This fund is now open to applications
This is a small grant to help local groups plant flowers and take care of public spaces in Nithsdale. This includes things like flower beds and hanging baskets.
Groups can get up to £1000 but only one application per community can be submitted.
The money is given out to the first groups who apply, so it’s a good idea to apply quickly.
How to apply
You need to fill out this form:
Defibrillator maintenance fund
This fund is now open to applications
This is a small grant to help local groups take care of defibrillators in their communities across Nithsdale. A defibrillator is a machine that can help save someone’s life if their heart stops.
Groups can get up to £800 to help with maintenance costs.
The money is given out to the first groups who apply, so it’s best to apply early.
How to apply
You need to fill out this form:
Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Fund
This fund is now open to applications
Groups and organisations can apply for up to £10,000 to support work in these areas:
- digital connectivity
- food insecurity
- fuel poverty
- warm hubs
- advice and support services (financial management/lifestyle)
How to apply
You need to fill in the application form:
Important dates
- deadline to apply: 13 July 2026 at midday
- decisions made by: September 2026
We cannot pay for anything that has already been bought or started before we make a decision.
Utility Support Fund
The fund is now closed for 2026 to 2027
A small grant is available to help cover energy bills for:
- community centres
- town halls
- village halls
What you can get
You can apply for up to £2,000 to help pay for your 2026 utility bills (like gas and electricity). The grant you can apply for should be based on 50% of your actual 2025 utility bills.
How it works
There are two chances to apply:
- round 1: apply by 30 June 2026 (before midday)
- round 2 (if funds remain): apply by 30 September 2026 (before midday)
- grants are given on a first-come, first-served basis
- apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out
We will assess all applications after the deadline. Each application will be checked to make sure it meets the rules and the key criteria. A final decision will be made by the Lead Officer, who will consult with local Ward Members.
Remembrance Hospitality Fund
This fund is now open to applications
This is a small grant to help pay for food and drinks after remembrance parades in November across Nithsdale. You can get up to £300.
The money is given out to the first people who apply, so it’s best to apply early.
Community Food Provider Training and Skills Fund
This fund is now open to applications
This small grants scheme supports training and skills for staff and volunteers who run community food services in Nithsdale.
You can apply for up to £1000 to help pay for training, such as food hygiene, governance, or health and safety.
Funding is limited and given on a first come, first served basis. We recommend applying as early as possible.