The DCF Bursary Scheme supports young people age 16 to 25 living in Dorset, who are studying vocational courses at specific colleges and sixth forms and need help with essential course costs.

The Superior STEM Bursary supports young people age 16 to 25 living in South East Dorset, who are studying STEM subjects at specific colleges and sixth forms and need help with essential course costs.

The SWEF Enterprise Fund supports young people age 18 to 30 who want to invest in their business but cannot access finance from other sources (such as a bank loan).

The Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund for Young and Talented supports young people age 14 to 21 with an an exceptional talent and ambitions in sport who need financial help to meet the costs of coaching or competing.

Below you will find the criteria and guidance for each grant programme – please check carefully to make sure you are eligible for funding before applying.

We normally send out a Grant Alert when we open a programme for applications or launch a new funding programme. To receive our Grant Alert emails please sign up here. 

Our application forms are compatible with screen readers. Please contact us if you need the application form in an alternative format. For further help and advice on the application process, please contact the grants team on 01202 670815 or email grants@dorsetcf.org.