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

  If you are interested in applying please read the full University Community Fund criteria to ensure your project and organisation fits the criteria.

  Round 1 of Year 6 is now open. Please download the UofStA Community Fund Application Form YR6 (Word) and send it in before the deadline of Friday 13 March at 5pm. No applications will be accepted after this date and time.

  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 webpages or download Community Connections 2025 (PDF), the latest report on the fund’s activities. While this PDF may not yet meet full accessibility standards, we are working to make all materials available as fully accessible webpages in due course.