Rowan Community First Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations working to reduce poverty, improve health, tackle inequality, or promote climate action. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year. Priority goes to projects supporting children's education, helping people back into work, or keeping older people socially connected. Groups based in the Eden area are also prioritised. Examples of funded work include computer classes, drop-in clubs for older people, and nursery provision.
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
- Priority given to projects in the Eden area
• 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 in the UK, with priority given to groups based in the Eden area of Cumbria. It suits organisations running community projects around education, employment, older people's wellbeing, or climate action. 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. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects which: • support the education of children and young people • provide training to help people get back into employment • help older people stay social connected • are run by groups in the Eden area Examples of projects supported: • computer classes for adults • drop-in clubs for older people in rural areas • activities and running costs for a youth organisation • nursery provision which allowed parents to return to 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 £2,000 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: Lisa Blackwell 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 Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org.
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