There is still time to apply for funding if you have a sports, arts, or heritage project or event you wish to get off the ground in the new year.
This funding could provide up to 80 per cent of total project fund up to a max of £5,000.
Round 4 of the Community and Culture Project Fund will close on at midnight on 9 January, so there is still time to apply.
Community organisations with a focus on the cost-of-living challenge for vulnerable people and those most in need in the Dorset council area are also encouraged to apply.
Cllr Laura Beddow, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Culture, Communities and Customer Services said: “This funding can help to make a real difference to people living in our communities.
“We encourage applications from a wide range of organisations, including arts, museums, heritage, community, physical activity and play activities.
“We also want to hear from groups who have a focus on supporting people through the cost-of-living challenge, but also welcome applications from other groups too.”
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