herdyfund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
Grants to charitable organisations that support Cumbria’s rural communities, particularly upland fell farming, and for projects that reduce social isolation and/or create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing farmers and rural communities. Donor The herdy Company Limited Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects that: • make long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation • offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation • support rural communities • leverage additional funds 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. 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 For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org
Requirements to check
• 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.
Regions
Awards published
338
Typical award
£3,000
Most awards
£1,000 to £8,060
Most funded region
North West
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