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Apply for community funding

These grants schemes are managed by North Ayrshire Council. They offer a financial boost to:

  • community and voluntary groups
  • other organisations
  • individuals

Make sure you attach the following documents with your application:

  • bank statement
  • income/expenditure sheet or balance sheet
  • constitution or articles of association
  • quotes/estimates for items required by funding

Locality meeting dates and grant deadlines

Organisations seeking funding must submit applications a minimum of six weeks prior to the scheduled meeting date. Key deadlines and meeting dates are listed below.

Community funding meeting dates and grant deadlines
LocalityApplication deadlineMeeting date
North CoastTuesday 28 July 2026Tuesday 8 September 2026
North CoastTuesday 20 October 2026Tuesday 1 December 2026
Garnock ValleyThursday 30 July 2026Thursday 10 September 2026
Garnock ValleyThursday 29 October 2026Thursday 10 December 2026
Three TownsWednesday 22 July 2026Wednesday 2 September 2026
Three TownsWednesday 21 October 2026Wednesday 2 December 2026
IrvineMonday 27 July 2026Monday 7 September 2026
IrvineMonday 26 October 2026Monday 7 December 2026
KilwinningWednesday 12 August 2026Wednesday 23 September 2026
KilwinningWednesday 28 October 2026Wednesday 9 December 2026
ArranThursday 6 August 2026Thursday 17 September 2026
ArranThursday 22 October 2026Thursday 3 December 2026

Submit applications early to ensure timely processing.