Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
This fund supports the education and training of young people aged 21 and under in Cumbria. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000. Organisations can apply for up to £5,000. The fund covers things like tutor fees, course costs, travel to training, and equipment. Priority goes to young people who are, or have been, in the care of Cumberland Council or Westmorland and Furness Council. Household income is taken into account for individual applications. Multi-year funding may be considered for organisations.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Individuals must be aged 21 and under
- Organisations must be charitable or not-for-profit
- Must support education and training of young people in Cumbria
- Household income considered for individual applications
- Grants to individuals normally up to £2,000 per year
- Grants to organisations normally up to £5,000 per year
• individuals age 21 and under • 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 young people aged 21 and under living in Cumbria, and for charities or not-for-profit organisations that support them. Young people who are, or have been, in local authority care are given priority. It is not for businesses or individuals outside Cumbria.
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 that support the education and training of young people age 21 and under in Cumbria for whom the grant would make a significant difference. Priority will be given to young people who are, or have been, looked after by Cumberland Council or Westmorland & Furness Council. Donor Edmond Castle Educational Trust Who can apply? • individuals age 21 and under • charitable, not-for-profit organisations What the Trust will support: • activities that help build self-confidence and skills • activities which promote civic engagement and leadership • equipment or course fees • projects that provide new opportunities for young people to train and learn Examples of projects supported: • fees for a private tutor • travel expenses to sport training • course-related costs for academic study • development of employment skills for young people 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 the 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 further information 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. For questions, contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org.
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