Deadline looming to apply for funding for a community project

Calling all voluntary and community groups, round 8 of the council’s Community and Culture Project Fund closes for applications on Monday 18 November.

The grants, which are managed by Dorset Council, welcome applications for projects and events for community, arts, accredited museums, heritage, sport, youth, play and physical activity.

Up to £5000 is available for projects that bring communities across Dorset together.

Over the last year, more than £100,000 has been awarded from the funds to a wide range of projects across the Dorset Council area.

A total of £54,625 was awarded to14 organisations covering a diverse range of projects ranging from skateboarding initiatives for low-income families to theatre experiences for individuals living with profound learning difficulties.  

In addition, 12 grants totalling £39,879 were awarded to support projects such as food banks, cookery classes, climate and environmental green initiatives as well as projects designed to support young people and families.

The Dorset Community Foundation also awarded a further £6,300 to three deserving applicants who met the criteria for the Dorset Performing Arts Fund. 

Applications close at midnight on Monday 18 November.  

Find out more about how to apply on our website.