Grant Funding for Community Groups in Dorset
Published: 14 May 2025
This is a great opportunity for local community groups, sports clubs, arts and culture organisations, food networks; village & community halls, and Town and Parish Councils to access a small one-off capital grant of between £5,000 - £15,000 to develop local facilities, infrastructure or essential equipment that enhances local spaces and amenities. Organisation will only need to provide 20% of their total project costs whereas if they apply to the Capital Leverage fund its 80%.
All project monies need to be spent this year and so applicants need to ensure that they can complete their capital projects (with all funds spent) by the end of February 2026. There will only be one round for this fund. Applicants must look at the criteria before applying to ensure their project meets the requirements (in the link above). If projects need longer time then please refer to the Capital Leverage Fund instead. Closing date for applications 5th June.
If you have any questions on the fund please email communities@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
The other funds Dorset Council currently have open for applications are below:
This fund is now open for applications until January 2026 and the 1st assessment panel for applications is the 25th September.
If you have any questions please email communities@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
This fund is now open for applications for revenue projects and closes on the 5th June
If you have any questions please email communities@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk for non-cultural projects or leisure@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk cultural or heritage projects
This fund is now open for applications and closes on the 28th May
For any questions about this fund, please contact childrensservicescontracts@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
This fund is now open for applications and closes when all funds have been allocated.
Any questions please contact your Children’s Locality team