Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund
Funding
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Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
North West England
Applications
Check the current application window with the funder
Overview
This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations working to reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote climate action. Projects that nurture a sense of place are also welcome. Grants are normally up to £10,000 for one year. Projects benefiting people and communities in North Cumbria will be given preference.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Individuals are not eligible
- Grants are for up to one year
- Preference given to projects benefiting people and communities in North Cumbria
• 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 grant is for charitable and not-for-profit organisations, particularly those working in North Cumbria. It suits groups running projects in health, wellbeing, arts, family support, or environmental work. Individuals cannot apply.
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 organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Preference will be given to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. Donor James Carr, former Trustee of CCF Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • creative arts therapy for children • staff costs for family support group • counselling costs for people with mental health issues • activities engaging residents in the importance of river maintenance and habitat • wellbeing environmental work 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 £10,000 over one year. 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 Cumbria Community Foundation's 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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