Dorset County Community Fund is open for applications

The current round of Dorset County Community Fund is open for applications from the 16th July and will close at 1:00 p.m. on the 19th October 2012

 

Dorset County Council recognises and values the potential of organisations of all sizes working across Dorset to deliver outcomes for the communities they serve.

 

The Dorset County Community Fund has been set up to build the capacity of the voluntary and community sector and parish and town councils in order to deliver stronger services and support for local communities.

 

Funding Principles

 

The fund will support new or distinct parcels of work, i.e. ‘projects', only. These must have a start and finish date, a budget, specific outcomes and outputs

 

1. Capital and revenue funding is eligible
2. Continuation funding will not be eligible
3. Funding to develop or enhance existing work is eligible if it improves chances of that work becoming more sustainable and less dependent on grant funding
4. Joint initiatives and projects enabling shared services are eligible
5. Funding for activity before a grant agreement has been confirmed is not eligible

 

The Fund will not support

 

1. Individuals
2. Animal Charities
3. Overseas organisations
4. Hospitals and Hospices
5. Rescue Services
6. Schools or colleges
7. Projects based outside Dorset

 

This fund has been set up to benefit rural Dorset.

We expect applicants to have completed their application within two weeks from applying online through part A to sending us part B and all supporting documents in the post, regardless of the closing date.

How much you can apply for?

Grants up to £7,500

For any further information call 01202 292255 or email: grants@cfbdp.org http://www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant/dorset-county-community-fund/