The Dorset Council managed fund helps ‘not for profit’ community groups or cultural groups that are looking for funds. These groups can be museums, community, sports or arts organisations. The fund can award up to £5,000 towards a project.
The online application opens on 1 November, so if you have a sports, arts, or community-based project you want to deliver in the next 12 months for the benefit of your community then you can find out how to apply on the Dorset Council website.
You can apply for 80% of your total project costs and will be required to demonstrate how you will raise the other 20%. You can apply for between £1,000 and £5,000 and the activity or event must take place in the Dorset Council area. You must also be able to start your project from April 2022.
You can see the type of projects we have funded in the first round of this fund in 2021 to help you Previous projects we have funded
All applications need to demonstrate how your project will contribute to the delivery of the council’s corporate priorities for community, environment, economy and health and well-being. Cultural projects will also need to demonstrate their cultural outcomes. All applications are welcome but particularly those that deliver a benefit to marginalised people.
If you need to discuss your project or if your organisation would like to apply but your group’s annual turnover is over £500,000, please contact the appropriate person to discuss.
Communities: Ian.wells@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Culture, Arts & Heritage: tracy.cooper@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Sport: sarah.davies@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Museums: vickydewit@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
The online form will be open at 9am 1 November 2021 and closes on 7 January 2022
