On these pages you will be able to find information on the many funding programmes the council runs.

• Community

  West Dorset District Council contributes to a variety of community support funds.

• Funding for community projects in the Bridport area

  The income from the West Bay Car Boot Sale is used by West Dorset District Council to provide funding for community projects in and around Bridport.

• Culture and sports

  The council provides funding advice for people involved in community activities in West Dorset and aims to give advice on both large and small scale funding.

• Environment

  West Dorset District Council provides funding for the conservation and community planning projects and housing enhancement in the district.

• Funding advice for groups in West Dorset

  West Dorset District Council employs a funding adviser to help the voluntary sector obtain funding for projects in the district.

• Redundant Buildings Grant

  Vacant and redundant buildings in Beaminster and surrounding villages could be brought back to life and become new workspace thanks to a grant scheme.

• Conservation and Community Planning Grant Scheme

  The deadline for applications has now passed for funding in 2011/12.