Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund gives grants of up to £5,000 to charities and not-for-profit groups in the Cumbria area. It supports projects that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or help people reach their potential. Projects that build a sense of place or promote climate action are also welcome. Groups working with children and young people will be given priority.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Individuals cannot apply
- Grants are for up to one year
• 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 charities and not-for-profit organisations running community projects. Groups supporting children and young people are most likely to be prioritised. 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. Priority will be given to groups that support children and young people. Donor LLW Repository Limited trading as Nuclear Waste Services Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • scenery hire for production of a musical in a local theatre • astro-turf rebound boards for a community sports ground • activities to help young people learn about setting up their own companies • coaching costs for members of a junior cricket club 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 £5,000 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 For further information about this fund please contact: Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice & Programmes, on 01900 820824 or email annalee@cumbriafoundation.org
You apply through Cumbria Community Foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on their website. You can also contact Annalee Holliday on 01900 820824 or at annalee@cumbriafoundation.org for help before applying.
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