The Trust supports opportunities for young people in Dumfries and Galloway, primarily aged 15-25, however it will consider grants for younger vulnerable children if they are preventative measures or an exceptional talent. The focus is on helping young people move forward in their lives, whether by grants to organisations or to individual young people.

This charitable fund is provided by GDF Suez, Carscreugh Renewable Energy, Glenchamber Wind Farm, SSE, Greencoat and ScottishPower Renewables, owners of nearby wind farms, who channel their community benefit funds through this single Fund. The Fund primarily supports projects located within or directly benefiting the Old Luce Community Council area, including the communities of Glenluce, Dunragit and Auchenmalg. It will support charitable activities that: enhance quality of life for local residents; contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; promote community spirit and encourage community activity. Awards can support a wide range of costs and activities including. equipment costs, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities etc.

To mark special events or achievements, Dumfries & Galloway sometimes provides hospitality in the form of a reception, light refreshments or a presentation.

The Trust is for the benefit of the residents of the burgh of Lochmaben and in particular for projects that promote sailing, prizes for school children and anything that improves the amenity of the town. Awards can be granted to aid community projects, events or activities. This could include: awards and prizes to schools within the Burgh for achievements or sports events and providing prizes for the best kept gardens within the Burgh and providing facilities or activities to encourage boating on Castle Loch

Dumfries and Galloway Council can provide financial assistance to the third sector (voluntary and community organisations) who can apply to one or more of four Area Committees: Annandale and Eskdale; Nithsdale; Stewartry; Wigtown. Individuals may also apply in certain circumstances.

The trustee’s principal aim is to provide financial support to individuals, groups and organisations which operate in Langholm and the surrounding area or for the benefit of its inhabitants although national charities are also supported. In the 2016/17 financial year the trust supported a wide range of charitable causes with the emphasis on education, citizenship and community development, sport, arts, culture, heritage and health.

The charity raises millions of pounds each year and awards grants to help disabled and disadvantaged children aged 0 to 18 who are suffering from abuse or neglect, who are disabled or who simply need extra care and guidance. Grants are also given to children's charities and organisations to help them undertake projects and new initiatives or to ensure that much needed services can continue to provide essential care and support. They cover 22 areas around the UK in partnership with Bauer Radio and in Scotland these include areas covered by Northsound, West FM, West Sound, Tay FM, Forth, Moray Firth Radio (MFR), Clyde and Radio Borders.

The fund provides organisations with financial help to organise events and activities for residents in their area, such as improving the appearance of the area; attracting people into the area; positively raising the profile of the area; promoting awareness of the area; contributing to a larger scale project with a longer term goal.

Provides around £25,000 per year to community and charitable projects in the community council areas of Old Luce and New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway. Grants available to legally-constituted community groups, non-profit organisations and registered charities, supporting projects which: enhance quality of life for local residents; contribute to vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities; and promote community spirit and encourage community activity.

The Aldi Scottish Sport fund is a Scotland-wide community-based sport programme designed to make it easier for kids to take part in sports within their local communities by giving clubs the chance to secure up to £2,500 of funding. The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund is open to any sporting organisation in Scotland with registered charity status, from rugby clubs to after school groups and everything in between. Groups can apply for funding for a wide range of purposes, such as new strips, equipment or to subsidise transports costs.