Dorset Council's "The Community and Culture Project Fund" is OPEN for round 6, it provides small grants to organisations who want to start new activities and events that benefit the local community.
The fund is for ‘not for profit’ community groups including:
- museums
- arts
- heritage
- physical activity
- sport
- play
We prioritise applications that supports residents and those groups that are marginalised, disadvantaged or hard to reach.
Find out more about Dorset communities from Dorset Insights.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
How much funding you’ll get
The fund is a small project grant, funding up to 80% of total project costs.
Grants are from £1,000 to £5,000.
As we expect demand for funding to be very high, the amount you’re awarded might be less than you apply for.
Key dates
- applications open at 9am on Monday 6 November 2023
- applications close at midnight on Monday 8 January 2024
- decisions from end of January 2024
How to apply
We recommend you read our step by step guide on how to apply for the community and culture project fund before applying.