Neighbourhood Fund
The Neighbourhood Fund supports Dorset community groups tackling local issues, poverty, and mental health, prioritizing projects that promote diversity, inclusion, and positive change.
Funder: Dorset Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 2, 2026 (Application deadline for Neighbourhood Fund summer round)
Funding Amounts: £5,000 maximum per grant | ~£60,000 total distributed per round | Typical grant ~£3,700
Summary: Supports grassroots Dorset groups addressing local issues, poverty, social isolation, and mental health, with a focus on diversity and positive community impact.
Key Information: Groups funded in the previous round (March 2026) are not eligible for this round.
Description
The Neighbourhood Fund, administered by Dorset Community Foundation, provides grants to small, local community groups in Dorset aiming to address local issues, social problems, poverty, and disadvantage. The fund is especially interested in supporting projects that promote diversity, inclusion, and positive change for Dorset residents. Priority is given to groups working in partnership, involving service users in service design, and ensuring accessibility. Areas of particular interest include support for older people to lead active, healthy, and independent lives, and services supporting people experiencing mental health issues.
