EDC Project Fund for Strength and Sustainability
The EDC Project Fund supports ethnically diverse community groups in BCP to strengthen governance, leadership, and sustainability through tailored capacity-building grants and training from 2024–2027.
Funder: Dorset Community Foundation
Due Dates: By invitation only; rolling invitations through March 2027 (annual cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to £3,000 per group per year; £40,000 distributed annually for three years (2024–2027)
Summary: Supports ethnically diverse community groups in the BCP area to build capacity, governance, and sustainability through targeted project grants and training.
Key Information: Invitation required; only groups actively engaging with CAN capacity building officers are eligible.
Description
This fund is designed to support community groups led by and serving ethnically diverse communities in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) area. Delivered as part of a three-year partnership project (2024–2027) and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the programme aims to help these groups strengthen their governance, leadership, sustainability, and skills. Grants can support activities such as training, consultation, technology upgrades, and other capacity-building initiatives. The fund operates on a collaborative, tailored basis, ensuring that support is relevant and accessible to local needs.
