Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund supports the education of young people under 25 who live in the former Cumberland area. That covers Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle, and the northern part of Eden. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000. Organisations can apply for up to £5,000. Household income is considered for individual applications. Funded projects include course costs, equipment, training, and community programmes for young people.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Young people supported must be under the age of 25
- Individuals or their parents must live in the former county of Cumberland
- Household income considered for individual applications
- Individual grants normally up to £2,000 per year
- Organisation grants normally up to £5,000 per year
• individuals under the age of 25 • 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 fund is for individuals under 25 and charitable or not-for-profit organisations supporting young people's education. Applicants must live, or have parents who live, in the former Cumberland area, covering Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle, and the northern part of Eden. It is not for businesses or individuals outside this geographic area.
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 individuals and organisations to support the education of young people under the age of 25 who live, or whose parents live, in the former county of Cumberland (Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle and the northern part of Eden districts) and who need financial assistance. Donor Cumberland Educational Foundation Who can apply? • individuals under the age of 25 • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • kit and training-related costs for an aspiring athlete • course-related costs including books, computer equipment, and travel expenses • theatre workshops for young people • voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers • community garden which helps young offenders develop social and employment skills How much can you apply for? Grants to individuals will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of an application. Grants to organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered. 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 to know more about this fund please contact: Tracy Cheesbrough 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 Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org for help before applying.
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