Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
North West England
Applications
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Overview
This fund supports voluntary-led groups running sport projects for young people. It covers things like team uniforms, sports equipment, and coaching courses. You can apply for grants of up to £2,000. Projects must be based in Carlisle or West Cumbria.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a charitable or not-for-profit organisation
- Project must involve sport and young people
- Project must be in Carlisle or West Cumbria
- 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 charitable and not-for-profit organisations running sport projects for young people in Carlisle or West Cumbria. It suits groups like youth sports clubs, community centres, or volunteer coaching teams. 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 for voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects involving sport and young people in the areas of Carlisle and West Cumbria. Donor Thomas Graham & Sons Limited Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • uniforms for children’s rugby teams • gymnastic equipment for a youth centre • coaching courses for three volunteer coaches 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 For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@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 Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or at siona@cumbriafoundation.org for help.
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