Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025

Purpose: New Commissioned grants policy that creates a structure and framework for Commissioners to offer grants in accordance to the national government Grant Function standards as an alternative to traditional procurement.

Content: That the Commissioned Grants Policy be approved.   Reason for the decision   The Commissioned Grants Policy was an alternative model for direct community benefit that would streamline the process of commissioning for our Voluntary Community Sector whilst still ensuring Dorset Council maintained essential checks and balances, and that Dorset Council got value for money.