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Round 7 of Dorset Council’s Community & Culture Project Fund has reopened again this morning for new applications. Webpage Link / Guidance – Community and Culture Project Fund Round 7 – Dorset Council

The small grants fund will close midnight Sunday 9 June 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Decisions will be made in July 2024.

Not-for-profit groups meeting our eligibility and funding criteria can apply for a grant of up to £5,000. Dorset Council will fund up to 80% of applicants total project costs. Those applying will need to demonstrate how they intend to raise the remaining 20% themselves through additional funding (grants), sponsorship, fundraising or funding from other partners.

New and emerging groups (who are less than 12 months old) can apply for a smaller grant of up to £1,500 – more details on the website.

The grant fund is for one-off events; activities and specific cultural, sports and community project-based work in the Dorset Council area only. We cannot fund activities and projects delivered in the BCP area. For applications from the Arts, Heritage, accredited Museums sector projects will need to meet one or more cultural outcomes in the Dorset Cultural strategy and priority will be given to applications that target marginalised and under-represented groups.

Application is via the council’s online application form. Details of how to apply and complete our application form can be found in the “How to apply”  section of the webpage. There is also a list of which questions applicants will be required to answer.

Before starting your application, we recommend that you take time to read the criteria and guidance including which supporting documents you are required to submit for a complete application.

Should you need some help with your organisations governance and safeguarding both the Arts Development Company (Cultural groups) hello@artsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk Community Action Network can help you.

If you are unsure of how to apply or if you are eligible please contact us at communities@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or the Cultural team on LeisureWDWP@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk