Community Support Fund - Cist Gwynedd
The Community Support Fund is a grant for Gwynedd’s community and voluntary groups. Its aim is to support projects that improve the quality of life of the county’s residents, its groups and communities.
Are you a sports club?
The Active Wales Fund is the most suitable fund for sport clubs / associations. For further information and support with your application contact the Byw’n Iach Partnership Unit Manager on 07795012706 or Cyswllt@bywniach.cymru
Community and voluntary groups can apply for a grant.
The grant is awarded to schemes that reflect one or more of the objectives below:
- Encourage communities to take a more proactive role in their areas
- Recognise and respond to the social, linguistic and cultural needs of communities
- Promote investment and development of the local economy
- Improve locations that are important to communities
- Increase employment opportunities, develop skills of individuals and communities and promote equality of opportunity for all
- Support volunteers and promote volunteering opportunities
- Encourage protection and enrichment of the environment
Applications for up to £10,000 are welcomed (capital or revenue).
All applications will be asessed on their own merits.
The grant is awarded quarterly. However, the number of application rounds available will depend entirely on how much money is left each time. You should ensure that the completed application form and all necessary supporting technical documents have been sent (preferably electronically, via e-mail) by the closing dates are seen on The Guideline's 4th page.
Community Support fund Application forms and Guidelines
For more infomation, e-mail CistGwynedd@gwynedd.llyw.cymru or call your area's Community Support Officer on:
Peris, Bro Lleu/Nantlle/Ffestiniog Area
E-mail: markgahan@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone number: 07901 893006
Caernarfon/ Bangor a Bro Ogwen Area
E-mail: dafyddeinionjones@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone number: 01248 605 276
Pwllheli a Penllŷn Area
E-mail: alyslloydjones@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone number: 01758 704/120
Dysynni, Ardudwy a Dolgellau Area
E-mail: annalewis@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone number: 01341424504
Bala Penllyn, Porthmadog a Penrhyndeudraeth Area
E-mail: lindseyellisedwards@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Phone number: 07919024025