Dorset is eligible for a wide range of European funding. Information can be found in EU Funding for 2007-13 (pdf, 1Mb) (opens in a new window)  and the  Guide to applying for EU Funding (pdf, 77kb) (opens in a new window) .

Please also see new EU Funding for 2012-20 (pdf, 51kb) (opens in a new window) .

For more guidance and information please go to the  EU General Funding Site (opens in a new window) .

• Chalk and Cheese programme

  During 2008 applications were invited for Local Action for Rural Communities (LARC), a new funding stream through the Rural Development Programme of England. Two applications covering Dorset were awarded. Chalk and Cheese (covering West Dorset, Purbeck, Portland and parts of Weymouth) was allocated £3,100,000 whilst Sowing Seeds (covering East and North Dorset as well as southern Wiltshire) was awarded £2,850,000.

• European Framework

  Dorset County Council has a European Framework, which is regularly updated to reflect the corporate priorities of the county council.

• Europe Officer
  Name: Ann Minto
  Email: a.minto@dorset-cc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 225148
  Full details for Ann Minto