Deadline: 13-Jul-2026
The Dr Davies Endowment Fund is a community-focused grant programme designed to support young people with limited financial resources.
The fund aims to:
- Build confidence and personal development
- Expand educational and life opportunities
- Reduce financial barriers for young people
- Support talent development in education, arts, and sports
- Enable access to essential learning tools and experiences
It provides targeted financial assistance to help young individuals achieve their goals.
Key Areas of Support
Education and learning
- Scholarships and educational support
- Educational materials and learning resources
- Academic attainment prizes
Skills and personal development
- Confidence-building opportunities
- Support for personal development programmes
- Training-related expenses
Sports and extracurricular activities
- Sports equipment and participation costs
- Support for training and competition fees
- Development of sporting talent
Arts and instruments
- Musical instruments and creative tools
- Artistic development support
- Cultural and creative engagement
Travel and access opportunities
- Travel assistance for education or activities
- Broader exposure to learning and development opportunities
Objectives of the Fund
The fund aims to:
- Support young people facing financial hardship
- Promote equality of opportunity
- Encourage skill and talent development
- Improve access to education and enrichment activities
- Strengthen personal growth and confidence
- Reduce barriers caused by economic disadvantage
Funding Details
- Maximum grant: up to £1,000 per application
- Duration: up to 3 years (support period)
- Spending requirement: funds must be used within 1 year of award
- Funding type: Individual bursary/support grant
Important restrictions:
- No retrospective funding (expenses before approval not covered)
- Cannot support fundraising for other organisations or charities
- Only one active grant per applicant allowed
Eligibility Criteria
Age requirements
- Applicants must be between 11 and 25 years old
Location requirements
Applicants must live in or come from eligible areas in:
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
Eligible areas in Carmarthenshire
- Cenarth
- Cynwyl Elfed 1
- Llanfihangel ar Arth 1 and 2
- Llangeler
- Llanybydder 1 and 2
Eligible areas in Ceredigion
- Aberporth 1 and 2
- Beulah
- Capel Dewi
- Cardigan Mwldan
- Cardigan Rhyd y Fuwch
- Cardigan Teifi
- Llandyfriog
- Llandysul Town
- Llanwenog
- Penbryn
- Pen-parc 1 and 2
- Troedyraur
Covered towns and surrounding areas
- Cardigan
- Aberporth
- Newcastle Emlyn
- Llandysul
- Llanybydder
Eligibility Conditions
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate financial need or hardship
- Show clear personal or educational development goals
- Be from eligible geographic areas
- Provide justification for support required
How the Fund Works
Step 1: Application submission
- Applicants submit details of need and purpose
- Include evidence of financial hardship or support requirement
Step 2: Assessment
- Applications reviewed based on need and impact
- Priority given to disadvantaged young people
Step 3: Grant approval
- Successful applicants receive funding up to £1,000
- Terms and conditions must be signed
Step 4: Use of funds
- Funds must be spent within 1 year
- Must be used only for approved purposes
Step 5: Reporting and compliance
- Applicants must comply with fund conditions
- No duplicate or overlapping grants allowed
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying from ineligible locations
- Not demonstrating financial hardship clearly
- Requesting retrospective funding
- Using funds for unrelated or non-approved purposes
- Applying while already holding an active grant
- Missing spending deadline of one year
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply for the Dr Davies Endowment Fund
- Young people aged 11–25
- From eligible areas in Carmarthenshire or Ceredigion
- What is the maximum funding available
- Up to £1,000 per applicant
- What can the grant be used for
- Education and learning materials
- Sports equipment and participation
- Musical instruments and arts
- Travel for development opportunities
- Scholarships and attainment support
- Can I apply if I already spent the money
- No
- Retrospective funding is not allowed
- How long must the grant be used within
- Funds must be used within 1 year of award
- Can I hold multiple grants at once
- No
- Only one active grant is allowed at a time
Conclusion
The Dr Davies Endowment Fund is a targeted youth support initiative designed to reduce financial barriers and enhance opportunities for young people in parts of Wales. By funding education, sports, arts, and personal development needs, it helps individuals aged 11–25 build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their full potential.
For more information, visit Community Foundation Wales.