Amentum Grassroots Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to charities and not-for-profit groups in the former Allerdale and Copeland areas of Cumbria. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or help people reach their potential. It also funds projects that build community pride or take action on climate. Past projects include climbing equipment for a pre-school, Men in Sheds tools, and drama workshops for young people.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Project must be based in or serve the former Allerdale or Copeland local authority areas
- Grants are for up to one year
- Individuals are not eligible
• charitable, not-for-profit organisations
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for charities and not-for-profit organisations based in or serving the former Allerdale and Copeland council areas of Cumbria. Your project must tackle poverty, health, inequality, personal development, community identity, or climate action. Individuals cannot apply.
Regions
Awards published
338
Typical award
£3,000
Most awards
£1,000 to £8,060
Most funded region
North West
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Full details from Cumbria Community Foundation
Grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland. Donor Amentum Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • outdoor climbing prism for community pre-school • tools and equipment for Men in Sheds • drama workshops for young people • healthy eating sessions for young people • re-development of gardening space into a “science zone” for young children What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Annalee Holliday on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org
Apply through the Cumbria Community Foundation online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on their website. You can also contact Annalee Holliday on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org for help before applying.
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