The groups making bursary applications had to demonstrate that, if successful, the funding would be used support a project that fits with one or more of the themes outlined below:
- Art and Culture
- Education and Skills
- Heath and Wellbeing
- Sustainability and Environment
A Community Bursary award event was held on 6 April 2009 and 13 groups received a funding contribution towards their project. Details of the projects supported are outlined below: