- The geographic area of the Trust is defined as 'Dunfermline and its environs', as determined by the Trustees. Applicants must be based in or intending to use the funds for the benefit of this area.This can include sports clubs and schools, voluntary sector organisations, clubs and societies and environmental and community development.

- The Trust funds projects, activities and schemes with social, community, educational, cultural, sport and recreational purposes for the benefit of those within the defined geographic area of the operation of the Trust. We look for proposals that are innovative and far reaching together with those that particularly impact on young people.
We are also interested in active partnerships where organisations decide to work together and adopt a joint approach. Start-up funding is offered on a one-off basis. Additional Guidelines are available for schools which can be viewed here >

- Individuals; closed groups (with the exception of those catering for specialist needs); political, military or sectarian bodies; activities outwith the geographic scope of the Trust; medical organisations; routine running or salary costs; costs which are the responsibility of a government body.

- A typical grant lies between £300 and £10,000.The Trust does not usually provide annual recurrent funding for events, schools, clubs and societies but welcomes applications which will open up opportunities and add value as widely as possible.

- Trustees meet every two months and applications can be submitted at any time. Application forms are available from the website or from the office and initial discussion with the Grants Officer is encouraged. Where possible applications will be acknowledged and further information may be sought.

Once all the necessary background is available the application will be considered by the appropriate assessing Trustee in the first instance who will decide if a grant under delegated powers is applicable, if it should go to the Board, or if it is not suitable to progress.

When a grant is awarded the recipient will be notified in writing with any related terms and conditions which will include the take up of the grant within a twenty four month period. If an application is unsuccessful, the Trust is unlikely to consider a further application within twelve months.

- Grant Evaluation. All recipients of grants from the Trust are expected to complete a Grant Evaluation form to provide a report on how the grant has been spent and whether the objectives as set out in their grant application have been met. Download our Grant Evaluation Form below.