Live the Dream Fund

Funding

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Deadline

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Location

North West England

Applications

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Overview

Grants to individuals and organisations in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland to enable access to educational or training activity which raises career aspirations. Donor BNFL Who can apply? • young people living in Allerdale or Copeland, with priority given to those aged 16-25. Individuals will need to provide evidence of excellence in their chosen field. • Charitable, not-for-profit organisations which directly benefit individuals in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland. Groups will need to provide evidence of how they will/are raising aspirations for young people in Allerdale and Copeland. Examples of projects supported: • living costs for individual studying at university • coaching and training costs for a promising young athlete • apprenticeship wages for youth organisation • event to promote career aspirations in young people • employment programme for young people What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • school trips • expeditions • family holidays How much can you apply for? Grants to individuals will be up to £2,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application. Grants to organisations will be up to £10,000 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 Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or email: tracy@cumbriafoundation.org.

Requirements to check

• young people living in Allerdale or Copeland, with priority given to those aged 16-25. Individuals will need to provide evidence of excellence in their chosen field. • Charitable, not-for-profit organisations which directly benefit individuals in the former local authorities of Allerdale and Copeland. Groups will need to provide evidence of how they will/are raising aspirations for young people in Allerdale and Copeland.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Funder track record
Last published award 2023

Awards published

338

Typical award

£3,000

Most awards

£1,000 to £8,060

Most funded region

North West

Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.

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Last updated: 4 October 2026