Voluntary and community organisations across Dorset can now apply for a share of Dorset Council’s £200,000 Youth Grant, supporting projects that deliver activities for young people.
Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available for projects that contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: providing positive activities (especially for vulnerable young people) and improving wellbeing across the Dorset Council area. Applications are open until 28th May, with successful bids to be announced on 23rd July.
Cllr Clare Sutton, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: ‘We’re excited to see new ideas that promote young people’s wellbeing, inclusion and empowerment. Young people will also help assess applications – their voice is key to the decision-making process.’
Last year’s recipients included STEPS Club for Young People, whose grant supported a youth music project, and Relationships Wessex, who offered affordable early intervention counselling.
Full criteria and application details are available at: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/dorset-council-youth-fund-grant-criteria
