University Community Fund

• How much funding is available?

  Over the financial year, there will be a total of £30,000 available directly from the University in the University Community Fund across two funding rounds. In addition, our fund welcomes donations.

  Applications will be accepted for a range of funds, from the minimum amount of £250 to a maximum of £3000.

• Location criteria

  Applications will be accepted from organisations and groups from across Fife.

• When will I hear if my application has been successful?

  Applicants will learn the outcome of their application within one month of the closing date.

• How to apply

  We recommend all potential applicants read the full University Community Fund criteria before applying to ensure their application fits the criteria.

  Round 2 of Year 4 is now open. The deadline for applications has been extended to 5pm on Friday 20 September 2024.

  In this round the panel are particularly keen to receive applications that consider environmental sustainability.

  Apply via the University Community Fund application form (Word)

  Please email community@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have any questions.

• Donations

  Why are we asking for help?

  St Andrews is close to the hearts of many people within its community and beyond and is the academic home to all of our alumni. For 600 years the University, the town, and the wider community of Fife have shared in each other's vulnerabilities and triumphs. Now we have the opportunity to recognise the continuing bond of care.

  Donate to the fund

  This fund is supported by a core University donation of £30,000 with the opportunity of topping up the fund from donations. Please consider supporting our wider community to continue the invaluable work they do. 

  Donate now (UK/ROW)       Donate now (USA)

  Thank you. 

• Showcase projects

  Find out more about the community projects that have received funding from the University Community Fund on our showcase web pages or download Community_Connections_2022 (PDF), the first report on the UCF's activities.