Culture, Dorset | Posted on October 10th, 2024 | return to news
Funding applications invited from Dorset community projects
Groups have until Monday 18 November to apply for funding from Dorset Council’s Community and Culture Project Fund.
Voluntary and community groups have until midnight on Monday 18 November to apply for funding from Dorset Council’s Community and Culture Project Fund.
Applications for grants of up to £5,000 are welcomed from projects and events for community, arts, accredited museums, heritage, sport, youth, play and physical activity.
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.
Cllr Ryan Hope, Dorset Council Cabinet member for Customer, Culture and Community Engagement at Dorset Council said: “The work of community groups and voluntary organisations help make Dorset a vibrant and supportive county.
“The grants have been a real success, and we have seen many exciting projects launched for the benefit of local communities.
“We look forward to receiving applications from new and existing community groups and organisations over the next few weeks.”
The funding is up to 80 per cent of total project costs. Match funding covering 20 per cent of the costs must be met by the organisation.
Find out more about how to apply on website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/capital-leverage-fund
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