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All open grants in Cumbria (78)

Kipling Fund for Younger People

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Kipling Fund for Younger People is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations helping children and families in Cumbria. The fund began with a legacy from George Kipling, who was born in Westmorland and farmed at Burgh-by-Sands. He cared about his community and rural life, and he was especially concerned about the welfare of children and older people. His executors set up two funds at the Foundation. This one benefits children and young people. The fund suits charitable not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to projects that support young people with mental health needs, children and young people, and households on low incomes. Projects it has backed before include youth groups, equipment for a family group, educational projects for teenagers, accredited learning and young carers' projects. Grants to organisations are normally up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects. One thing to know before you start: the fund does not support school trips. This is in addition to the Foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are now made through the Foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kipling-fund-for-younger-people/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that benefit people living in the main circulation area of the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald. That includes Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Alston. The fund is supported by a donor, Cumberland & Westmorland Herald Limited. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects the fund supports include riding workshops and sessions for disabled people, improvements to community buildings, exercise classes for older people, camping equipment for a young people's group and sporting activities for disabled people. These give you a feel for the size and style of project that suits the fund. Grants will normally be £2,000 or less over one year. The fund is for charitable not-for-profit organisations working locally. It cannot support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at lisa@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumberland-and-westmorland-herald-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumbria Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

The Cumbria Fund is a grants programme run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It supports projects that help to improve lives and strengthen communities, based on the foundation's own community needs reports. Under Improving Lives, you can focus on reducing poverty, helping people reach their potential, improving health, or tackling social inequality. That might include financial advice, food and fuel security, training for children and young people, mental health services or crisis recovery work. Under Strengthening Communities, the fund backs projects that nurture a sense of place, such as community hubs and digital inclusion, and local action on climate change, including conservation and climate education. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multi-year funding may be awarded for certain projects. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It cannot support individuals. One practical point: the foundation will prioritise revenue costs, meaning running costs, over capital costs such as equipment or infrastructure, because it sees these as having a more immediate and lasting impact. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. The fund is paid for by a number of donors and fundholders, and all applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000Energy & Utilities, Water & Waste Management, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money from the wind farm's operator, Nadara Limited. It gives grants to organisations for work in the communities within eight kilometres of the Kirkby Moor Wind Farm. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. You can also apply for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund gives examples of activities it would like to support. These include projects that promote or put into practice the sustainable use of energy and resources, environmental improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve energy efficiency for residents on low incomes or in community facilities. It also mentions community composting schemes, projects that promote local produce and reduce food miles, hedge restoration and wildflower planting, and free events that teach people about efficient use of resources and energy. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. This fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations whose work benefits people in the area of benefit. A map on the funder's page shows the eligible area. Priority goes to projects in the red area, so make it clear where your project is based. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications go through the online application portal, and the funder provides a step-by-step help guide. You can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 825760 if you would like more information. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kirkby-moor-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports the education of young people under the age of 25. It gives grants to individuals and to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. The young person must live, or have parents who live, in the former county of Cumberland. That covers Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle and the northern part of Eden. They must also need financial assistance. The fund pays for a wide range of education-related costs. Examples it has supported include kit and training costs for an aspiring athlete, and course costs such as books, computer equipment and travel expenses. It has also backed theatre workshops for young people, a voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers, and a community garden that helps young offenders build social and employment skills. Grants to individuals will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered, so it is worth saying so if your project needs longer. If you are applying as an individual, be aware that household income will be considered when your application is assessed. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The funder has a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to know more about the fund before you apply, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumberland-educational-foundation/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Laidlaw Fund for the Environment

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Education, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

The Laidlaw Fund for the Environment, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports projects that protect wildlife habitat and teach people about the natural environment in Cumbria. Priority goes to projects in Carlisle and the surrounding area. The fund was created by Eleanor Laidlaw in memory of her parents, who gave her a lifelong love of nature. She wants future generations to enjoy the wonder and beauty of the natural world and to learn about it. You could ask for help with local environment and habitat initiatives. Activities that inform and educate, such as forest schools, also fit. So do environmental and habitat workshops, and activities that encourage people to get involved in protecting and improving the natural environment. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good match for small, local projects. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read these before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step help guide. If you have questions, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/laidlaw-fund-for-the-environment/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Gurney Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Health & Social Work, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The Gurney Charitable Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that want to make life better for people in and around Keswick, Cockermouth, Aspatria and Wigton. Organisations in and around the village of Ireby are the priority. It backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund comes from the Gurney family. Past examples show the range. They include activities for young people, outreach services, hire of road matting for Ireby Festival and an art exhibition celebrating women of Cumbria. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 or less over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, local projects rather than large or multi-year work. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Exceptional projects outside the priority area will also be considered if they fit the donor's interests, so it is worth getting in touch if you are just outside the named places. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available to walk you through it. If you would like to talk it through first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough at the Foundation on 01900 512 395. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/11199/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lakeland Disability Support Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£100 - £5,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Lakeland Disability Support Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, helps people with physical disabilities who live in the former South Lakeland council area. It pays for items, facilities or support that relieve their disability. Charitable groups working in the same area can apply too, but priority goes to individuals. The page lists examples of what the fund supports. These include an electric scooter, a hoist for loading into a car, an orthopaedic chair or bed, disabled access work, and a laptop, computer or tablet, particularly to help disabled children. Specialised software and peripherals, respite care and outdoor holidays designed for disabled people are also listed. Grants will normally be between £100 and £5,000. If you need more than this, you should contact the foundation first. For individuals, household income is considered when your application is assessed. The fund will not pay for items or services available from the NHS, statutory provision, social services or personal resources. It also does not cover ongoing care or items of a repetitive nature. The foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. You will need to send quotes with your application. You will also need impartial references from independent care professionals, such as carers, doctors, consultants or social workers who know your disability. Evidence of income will be requested. Where possible, the foundation pays suppliers directly against invoices supplied before delivery. Applications go through an online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/lakeland-disability-support-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Janet Hartley Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Janet Hartley Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations delivering projects that benefit communities in and around Appleby, Brough, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Sedbergh and Tebay. The fund was created in 2016 for Out of Eden Limited, the Kirkby Stephen company that Janet Hartley founded with her husband Ian in 1993. It was renamed in her memory in 2025. The company gives 10% of its profits to charity every year. The fund aims to keep supporting local charities and organisations that strengthen communities and help people in need. Examples of projects it has supported include a family support worker in Eden, youth mentoring and skills development programmes, activities for rurally isolated older people, and vocational training and education for people with disabilities. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395 or email tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-janet-hartley-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with funding from Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd. It supports communities in and around the company's Head Office location and the sites where Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd and Washington Homes operate. Grants are for organisations that aim to improve lives. That might mean creating opportunities for people to escape poverty, providing skills, education and training so people can reach their full potential, or promoting better health. The current areas of benefit are Flimby, Workington, Maryport, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Gilcrux, Millom, Moor Row, Penrith and Wigton. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects run by charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority will go to projects that improve the lives of children and families who need extra support, offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation, promote better mental health and wellbeing, or build stronger, more resilient communities. If your project speaks to one of these, say so clearly in your application. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are made through the online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell, Grants and Programmes Officer, at Cumbria Community Foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/thomas-armstrong-construction-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEducation, Charities & Non-Profit

The Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports organisations working with young people aged 14-25 who live in Cumbria. It aims to improve their life skills, education, employability and enterprise. The donor is CN Group Limited, proprietor of Cumbria Newspapers. Priority goes to activities that help young people gain academic or social skills, life or employment skills, or further qualifications that open up job opportunities. Training programmes and internships fit well. So do projects that raise aspirations and develop moral, educational and mental capabilities. The funder gives some examples of what it could support. These include equipment for further education, employability programmes and interview training. It also mentions projects that bring businesses and young people together to prepare them for work, and programmes for young people studying music, sport or the arts. There is no minimum or maximum award amount, so you can ask for what your project genuinely needs. Multi-year funding may be considered, which could help if your work runs over a longer period. The fund is open to charitable and not-for-profit organisations. One important caveat: it will not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you have questions, you can call Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/printers-inc-social-mobility-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fevara Group Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

The Fevara Group Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by Fevara Group PLC. It gives grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action locally. Among its priorities are support for rural and farming communities and improving people's knowledge of countryside matters, alongside life skills, raising aspirations and helping people fulfil their potential. Examples of projects it has supported include educating young people in rural matters, agricultural qualifications for people with disabilities, advice and support for people living in rural areas, and community facilities run by grassroots groups. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. This is community funding, not a farm business grant. It suits groups supporting farming families and rural residents, for example rural advice services, farming support charities, young farmers' clubs and village halls. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fevara-group-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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The Forrest Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £4,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Forrest Family Fund gives grants to charitable organisations that support children and young people in Cumbria. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money from the Forrest Family. Your project should meet one or more of these priorities: reducing poverty, improving health, tackling social inequality, or helping people reach their potential. Projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action can also be funded. The funder gives some examples of the work it would like to support. These include youth group activities and equipment, a voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers, and activities that improve practical skills or personal development. Another example is a community garden that helps young offenders develop social and employment skills. Grants will normally be up to £4,000 over one year. That suits small, focused projects. Please note that individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read these before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants & Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-forrest-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Construction, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund supports community-based projects of architectural merit in Cumbria. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The aim is to enhance people's experience and understanding of the built environment. Your project must have full access by the public, and it must bring a clear benefit to the community. The fund was created by a private individual in memory of her father, who had a long-standing interest in historical architecture. It suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The fund gives examples of work it would like to support. These include renovating community features and landmarks, such as watering holes, crosses and memorials. They also include renovating features of public buildings that have particular architectural merit, creating new work such as sculptures and other built features, and reconstructing historical bridleways of significant importance. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Larger grants may be awarded. One practical point to keep in mind. The fund will not support individuals or major building renovations, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. If your project is a large restoration, it is unlikely to fit. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step portal help guide is available. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/geoffrey-blake-architectural-heritage-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lawrence Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Education, Health & Social Work, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The Lawrence Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports disadvantaged people who want to study horticulture or music. It is particularly interested in music therapy, and in young musicians in North Cumbria. The fund was set up by a private individual donor. Both individuals and charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to projects that support young talented musicians, include the study of music therapy, or involve education in horticulture or gardening. The foundation gives some examples of what it has supported. These include extra tuition costs for a talented young person, music therapy classes for groups living with dementia or mental health needs, concert costs for a community choir, and a gardening-for-health project run by a charitable organisation. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. If you apply as an individual, the foundation will consider your household income when it assesses your application, so keep that in mind. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/lawrence-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Robinson Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Health & Social Work, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The Robinson Family Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that support young people with drug and alcohol problems, homeless people, and people with physical disabilities. It also supports aspiring young sportspeople aged 15-25 who need help to reach their potential. Priority goes to groups and individuals in West Cumbria and Barrow. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations based in Cumbria can apply. So can individuals who fit the fund's criteria. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. Organisations may receive a single award, or a series of awards paid annually for up to three years, depending on progress. If you apply as an individual, the foundation will take your household income into account when it assesses your application. Young sportspeople need to show evidence of excellence in their chosen field. Alternatively, they can show how they are or will be raising aspirations for young people in the priority areas. The fund will not support school trips, family holidays or expeditions. It will not support people who live outside Cumbria. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available. The page gives no closing date. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/robinson-family-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nuvia Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Nuvia Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation offers grants to organisations for work in the areas local to the Nuvia site, in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The money comes from the donor, Nuvia Limited. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. Projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action are also welcome. Priority goes to projects that improve the employability of young people, promote healthier, safer and more resilient communities, or have environmental or sustainability aims. Examples of projects supported include activities and workshops for young people in Cleator Moor and Frizington, and educational environment activities for young people from across the former Allerdale and Copeland areas. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this fund a good fit for small, focused projects run by charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Bear in mind that the fund will not support individuals or expeditions. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available. If you would like to know more, you can contact the Grants & Programmes Officer, Tracy Cheesbrough. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/nuvia-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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herdyfund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Charities & Non-Profit

The herdyfund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by The herdy Company. It gives grants to charitable organisations that support Cumbria's rural communities, particularly upland fell farming. It also funds projects that reduce social isolation or create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing farmers and rural communities. Priority goes to projects that make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support rural communities, and bring in additional funds from elsewhere. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year, and multi-year funding may be considered. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Because the amounts are small, it works best as a contribution towards a specific activity, such as a farmers' social group, a fell farming event or part of a larger project that other funders are also supporting. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: charities and community groups in Cumbria working with hill and fell farmers and the rural communities around them. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/herdy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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The Barker Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Barker Family Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports young people in Cumbria. It gives grants to organisations that help empower young people and support education. It also gives grants to individuals aged 25 and under, including young farmers, who live in Cumbria. The page gives examples of what could be supported. These include business training for young people, helping young people with a disability into employment, further qualifications for young farmers, and activities that promote life skills and confidence. Grants to organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Larger grants may be given in exceptional circumstances, and multiple-year funding may be considered. Individuals can normally apply for up to £1,000 over one year. For individuals, household income is considered when the application is assessed. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations and to individuals aged 25 and under. If you run an organisation that works with young people in Cumbria, this could suit projects that build skills, confidence or routes into work and training. There are some things the fund will not pay for, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. These are staff costs for a youth group, trips, university costs and nursery schools. Read this list before you start, so you do not spend time on an application that cannot be funded. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. If you would like to know more about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-barker-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Crofton Trust Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Crofton Trust Fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation on behalf of the Crofton Charitable Trust, gives grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations for community projects in Cumbria that educate the public about agriculture, forestry and the countryside environment. It can also help maintain woodland, farmland and farm buildings where they are used for that educational purpose. The fund gives priority to projects that promote and improve public understanding of farming, forestry and the countryside, especially through exhibitions and displays, lecture series, practical demonstrations, field days and conferences. That makes it a good fit for agricultural shows, farm open days run by a charity, young farmers' education events, countryside learning centres and similar activity. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's standard exclusions also apply, so read those on its website before you apply. This is not money for running a farm business. It is for groups that help people learn about farming and the countryside. If you are a farmer, it could suit a community group, show society or charity you are part of. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: Cumbrian charities, show societies and community groups running farming and countryside education. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/crofton-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund gives grants to organisations that benefit the residents of Kendal. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Past projects show the kind of work the fund supports. They include refurbishing a community facility for homeless people, a climbing wall for children and young people with disabilities, and an intergenerational art project for visually impaired people. The fund has a long history. The Dowker Bindloss Charity was formed in 1987 from the merger of Miss Dowker's Spinsters Hospital, which dates from 1831, and the Will of Agnes Sarah Bindloss (1895). Trusteeship of the charity was transferred from Kendal Town Council to Cumbria Community Foundation in April 2012. All applications are made through the online application portal. The funder's page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth reading before you start. One practical point: awards are normally capped at £1,000 and cover one year, so plan your project budget and timescale around that. If you would like more information about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson at Cumbria Community Foundation on 01900 825760 or by email at sarah@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/dowker-bindloss-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Solway Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Solway Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that help children and young adults in the Maryport and Workington areas develop skills for adult life. It is funded by an anonymous donor. The fund can support personal development, activities that improve confidence and life skills, accredited and non-accredited training, and mentoring and peer support. It also backs activities that stop children and young people developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That suits small, focused projects run by charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people locally. It helps to show clearly how your project builds skills that young people can use as they grow up. One thing to know before you start: individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so read them first. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide on the fund page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-solway-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Education Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Education Fund (Cumbria) from Cumbria Community Foundation supports education and learning opportunities for people living in Cumbria. It is open to individuals who live in the county and to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. The money comes from various trusts that have been transferred to the Foundation to manage. Priority goes to projects that support one of three aims: academic or social skills, life or employment skills, or sport or artistic skills. Examples of projects the fund has supported include course-related costs such as books, computer equipment and travel expenses, kit and training costs for an aspiring athlete, and a voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers. It has also backed a community garden that helps young offenders develop social and employment skills, and arts workshops for older people to build independence and increase learning. Grants to individuals are normally up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations are also normally up to £2,000 over one year. If you apply as an individual, the Foundation will consider your household income when it assesses your application. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or by email at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/education-fund-cumbria/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000Health & Social Work, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to projects that improve health and help people reach their full potential. It is aimed at charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people to promote taking part in sport, especially young people who face barriers to getting involved. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Preference goes to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. The funder gives priority to projects that support children and young people facing significant challenges or barriers. It also prioritises projects that tackle issues in rural communities, where access to opportunities is limited. The page gives some examples of projects the fund has supported. These include equipment for a netball club, cricket activities for females, wheelchair football sessions, floodlights for a community lawn tennis club, an achievement programme for young people and a lakeside residential youth training and activity centre. One thing to know before you start: the fund will not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/quarry-hill-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Matson Ground Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£1,000 - £15,000Other Services, Charities & Non-Profit

The Matson Ground Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation backs community-led projects in Cumbria. It supports activity that starts from local need, brings people together to tackle shared challenges, encourages social action and improves local spaces. The fund aims to strengthen communities through local projects, respond quickly and flexibly to emerging and urgent need, and back creative ideas on social or environmental issues that help communities become more resilient over time. It was set up by donors Alex and Samantha Scott and fits with the Cumbria Lieutenancy's Strategy, launched in September 2025. It suits small, grassroots charities, not-for-profit groups and volunteer-led organisations based in Cumbria. Larger county-wide charitable groups can apply too, but only if their values and approach closely match the fund's aims. The funder is especially interested in projects that support young people, particularly in rural and underserved communities; meet the needs of vulnerable or underrepresented groups; promote volunteering and civic participation; champion environmental sustainability; or help people work together on local priorities. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £15,000. Larger or multiple-year grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The fund pays for project-based activity. Unrestricted and core funding is possible only where your objectives are closely aligned with the fund's aims. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, national charities or planned building improvements, on top of the funder's normal exclusions. You apply through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/matson-ground-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Pappagallino Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

The Pappagallino Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation for an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations in Cumbria that improve health and wellbeing by tackling social and rural isolation, or for projects that protect the environment and support the farming and rural community. Priority goes to projects that improve mental health, make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support older people, and bring in additional funds. The maximum grant will normally be £10,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. That makes it one of the larger Cumbrian funds that mentions farming. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Rural isolation and mental health are real issues in farming, so this fund can suit groups running farmer wellbeing services, rural befriending, or environmental projects with farmers. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: charities and community groups in Cumbria working on rural wellbeing, isolation, or environment projects with farming communities. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/pappagallino-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

Deadline · 30 Oct 2026

Cumbria PFCC Community Fund 2026/27 (Round 2)

Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

Up to £2,500Charities & Non-Profit

The Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner's Community Fund is open now. It offers grants of up to £2,500 for local projects that help make communities across Cumbria safer and stronger. Applications must reach the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) by 5:00pm on 30 October 2026. The money can pay for project activities, equipment, resources and project-specific staffing. It is meant for new, improved or expanded work that your organisation could not otherwise provide. Routine running costs such as rent, utilities, insurance and existing salaries are not covered. Your project must support at least one priority in the Police, Fire and Crime Plan. These are tackling anti-social behaviour; tackling domestic abuse, sexual violence or violence against women and girls; disrupting or preventing drug supply or use; helping people stay safe online; tackling rural crime; addressing anti-social or dangerous driving; and preventing neighbourhood crime. You also need to show a clear benefit to the local community. It suits community groups and organisations in Cumbria with a practical idea that fits these priorities. One important step: you cannot apply alone. You need a sponsor, who must be a Police Officer, PCSO, police staff member or Fire Officer. They discuss your idea, help you complete the form and submit it for you. If you do not have a sponsor yet, contact your local neighbourhood policing team quickly. If you are successful, you must spend the money within 12 months unless agreed otherwise, and send a short evaluation form within six months of receiving it. Official source: https://cumbria-pfcc.gov.uk/what-we-do/funding/community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

Deadline · 2 Nov 2026

Shackleton Award Cumbria 2026

The Shackleton Foundation (with the Francis C Scott Charitable Trust)

Up to £15,000Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

The Shackleton Award Cumbria 2026 offers an unrestricted grant of up to £15,000 to an early-stage social entrepreneur with a bold new idea to improve the lives of children and young people in Cumbria. It is the first time the Shackleton Foundation has run a Cumbria-only round, made possible through support from the Francis Scott Trust. The Foundation focuses on what it calls the "first mile". This is the earliest and often hardest stage of launching a social venture, when an idea is still developing and traditional funding can be difficult to secure. Because the grant is unrestricted, you can use it where your venture needs it most. Alongside the money, the successful applicant joins the Shackleton Leader Network and gets a dedicated Leader Partner. This is an experienced Shackleton Leader who provides one-to-one mentoring. The award suits founders of new charities, CICs and CIOs set up within the last 12 months. Your venture must work only for children and young people aged 0-25 in Cumbria who face barriers to reaching their full potential. It should tackle a clearly identified need and have the potential to grow and become financially sustainable. Applications open on 4 August 2026 and close on 2 November 2026. Since 2008, the Foundation has backed more than 70 Shackleton Leaders across the UK. Bear in mind that this round will fund just one person. The Foundation is looking for one exceptional individual, so make sure your application shows clearly the need you are tackling and how your idea could grow. Official source: https://shackletonfoundation.org/news-index-page/the-shackleton-foundation-launches-its-first-ever-cumbria-only-funding-round-in-partnership-with-the-francis-scott-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.