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Cumberland Educational Foundation Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

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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NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £1,500Scotland

The NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable activities that improve community life in the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem and District, now and for future generations. The money comes from the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which is owned by EDF power solutions UK and ESB through a joint venture. You can apply for a Standard Grant of £500 to £1,500 for a project or activity lasting up to one year. The fund will also consider Multi-year Grants of up to three years, totalling £4,500 (up to £1,500 a year). Multi-year funding can give your group more reassurance and flexibility, and can reduce fundraising and paperwork. It suits community groups and organisations that benefit people in the Pittenweem area. You need a constitution and must be set up on a not-for-profit basis. You do not have to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. The fund is not open yet. Applications are planned to open in early 2027, with a provisional deadline of late February or early March 2027. Funding decisions are expected by the end of April 2027. These dates are provisional, so plan with some flexibility. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. The fund is expected to run for 25 years, with the amounts for each area reviewed in 2028. Read the application criteria and the list of what the fund cannot support before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-pittenweem-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Jeffrey Bond Memorial Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports nature conservation and the environment in Cumbria. The money comes from the Jeffrey Bond Legacy Gift. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit groups. It gives grants to organisations doing practical work to look after wildlife and the natural environment. It suits groups working to protect and restore habitats, species and landscapes across the county. Projects it has supported include habitat creation and restoration, species conservation, repairing and maintaining upland paths, hedge restoration and wildflower planting schemes. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year, so think about what a project of that size can achieve in twelve months. Priority will be given to projects that involve volunteers. If local people help to deliver your work, make that clear when you apply. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation also provides a step-by-step portal help guide, so you can see how the process works before you begin. One practical caveat. The fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, so read them carefully before you start. If you would like to know more about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/jeffrey-bond-memorial-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Laidlaw Fund for the Environment

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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 £2,000North West England

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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David and Margaret Rankin Fund: Skills and Training (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The David and Margaret Rankin Fund for skills and training is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to individuals and organisations across Cumbria that help young people build skills, confidence and training for business or employment, and one of its stated priorities is encouraging young people into farming. Priority goes to projects that help and empower young people, activities that develop knowledge or skills, and activity that encourages young people into farming. Examples the fund gives include business training for young people, mentoring programmes, courses for industry-specific certificates of competency, and travel costs for work experience. Unusually, individuals can apply as well as organisations. Grants for individuals are normally up to £1,000 over one year, and household income is taken into account. Grants for organisations are normally up to £5,000 over one year, and multi-year funding may be considered. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: young people in Cumbria starting out in farming who need help paying for training or certificates, and local groups, colleges or mentoring schemes supporting them. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/david-and-margaret-rankin-fund-skills-and-training/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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Lakeland Disability Support Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£100 - £5,000North West England

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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Staff 10th Anniversary Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Staff 10th Anniversary Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to individuals and organisations. It is funded by current and former staff of the Foundation. The money supports initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Both charitable, not-for-profit organisations and individuals can apply. That makes the fund open to a wide range of applicants. The fund has supported a varied mix of requests. Examples include a specialised bed for a severely disabled child, travel costs for an elderly man to visit the grave of his father who was killed in WWII, a hospitality and cooking course for a socially disadvantaged young person, and a community Sports-for-All day to boost confidence and self-esteem in young people. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. This suits smaller, focused requests, so keep your ask within that limit. 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 have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley at the Foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/staff-10th-anniversary-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Janet Hartley Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

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 £2,000North West England

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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Westmorland Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£500 - £10,000North West England

The Westmorland Community Fund supports projects in the communities where Westmorland Ltd colleagues live. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and was set up in 2009 by the Dunning Family of Westmorland Ltd. The aim is to help these communities thrive, create a legacy and deliver long term benefits. Grants range from £500 to £10,000. Multi-year grants are only considered for projects that show strong potential to grow their impact over time, for example by attracting further funding, inspiring new initiatives or encouraging wider community involvement. The fund suits community groups that support young people, manage facilities such as community halls and youth clubs, or provide community-based services. Your project must take place in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Stainton, Shap, Tebay or Kendal. Priority goes to projects that help named communities thrive, support young people to reach their potential, improve mental health and wellbeing, link with the Westmorland family's interests in sustainable development and local produce, farming and craft, or have real potential to grow and leave a legacy. Examples the funder gives include youth clubs, skills training for young people, mental health workshops, community building renovations and enterprise mentoring projects. The funder also hopes to build a lasting, two-way relationship with the groups it supports. It welcomes groups that are keen to connect with Westmorland colleagues. Applications are open now. One practical caveat: the fund will not support individuals, one-off or annual events, trips, nature projects, sports clubs, animal charities or public toilets. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/westmorlandcommunityfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fevara Group Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

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 £4,000North West England

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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Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations in Kingstown and the surrounding area. 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. Grants are normally up to £5,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit for small, practical projects. The page gives some examples of activities it supports: a community event, refurbishing an IT room, youth activities for the summer holidays, and upgrades to community facilities. The money comes from the Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust, the donor named on the page. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. Before you start, look at the eligibility map on the fund page. Your project needs to be in the area it covers. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step portal help guide is available to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/elizabeth-fell-memorial-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fryer Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Fryer Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations that support people with a disability. The money is for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help disabled people reach their potential. The fund comes from an anonymous donor. This fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. If your work supports people with a disability and fits one or more of those aims, it is worth a close look. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. That means you should plan your project so it can be delivered within a single year. One practical point to bear in mind. The fund does not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions apply as well, on top of that. Read them before you start, so you do not spend time on an application that cannot be considered. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation provides 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 Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fryer-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Geoffrey Blake Architectural Heritage Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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 £2,000North West England

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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Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Preference goes to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. Past examples include creative arts therapy for children, staff costs for a family support group, counselling costs for people with mental health issues, activities that help residents understand the importance of river maintenance and habitat, and wellbeing environmental work. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. The fund was set up by its donor, James Carr, a former trustee of the foundation. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and 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 at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/moorhouse-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Robinson Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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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Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£500 - £10,000North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation helps people in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland get ready for work. It pays for education and training that raises career aspirations, builds work-readiness, opens the door to meaningful employment and removes barriers to economic participation. You can apply as an individual aged 18 or over, supported by a recognised professional such as a caseworker, teaching professional or support worker. You can also apply as a charitable, not-for-profit organisation working directly with adults in those areas, if you can show clear impact in raising aspirations and employability skills. Individuals can normally apply for between £500 and £2,000 over one year. Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 over one year. Priority goes to projects that help unemployed people gain skills, training and jobs, reach people with complex barriers to employment, or help people in areas of high deprivation move closer to work. Examples include accredited courses linked to local industries, work-readiness programmes such as CV writing, interview preparation and work placements, and vocational training that leads to qualifications. If funds allow, the fund may also consider business mentoring for local entrepreneurs and third-sector organisations, and career-linked education such as employer engagement in schools. One practical point to plan for: organisations must show they have secured at least 50% match funding for their project or service, or that they are working towards it. Expeditions are not supported, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. The fund is supported by four donors: Kellogg Brown and Root Ltd, Amentum Clean Energy Ltd, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd and Altrad Babcock Ltd. Applications are made through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/programme-and-project-partners-ppp-social-impact-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nuvia Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

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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Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The money comes from LLW Repository Limited, which trades as Nuclear Waste Services. It gives grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Priority will be given to groups that support children and young people. If your project helps them, make that clear in your application. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year, so plan your project and its costs to fit that. The page gives some examples of what the fund has supported. These include scenery hire for 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, and coaching costs for members of a junior cricket club. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals. The foundation also applies its normal exclusions, so read these before you start. 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 have questions about the fund, you can contact Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice and Programmes, at the foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/nuclear-waste-services-llwr-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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herdyfund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

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 £5,000North West England

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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National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

£1,000 - £10,000Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland supports projects that strengthen the voice of older people. It also aims to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing by encouraging more older people to take part in the arts. Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 are available. The programme suits constituted community and voluntary groups working locally to support older people, as long as they can show strong partnership working with older people's groups. Non-governmental organisations, local authorities and arts organisations can also apply if they can clearly show partnership working. The funder wants partnership or consortia-based projects. A partnership can be led by an age sector provider, an arts organisation or a local authority. The consortium must include appropriate representatives and show a real commitment to working together. Other specialists who work with older people can be named as partners. Your project should reflect the partnership approach with the older people you plan to engage, and it should have their support in delivery. Funded projects will have a chance to showcase their work throughout the year, so build this into your programme and budget. Individuals, sole traders, broadcasters (apart from community service broadcasters), central government departments and organisations with statutory duties to provide services for older people cannot apply. You also cannot apply if you hold an unfinished Arts and Older People award from 2024/25 or earlier. Applications are online only. The system shuts at 12 noon on the closing date, so leave plenty of time to upload your documents. Official source: https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-organisations/arts-and-older-people-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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DF Capital Foundation Fund

Forever Manchester / DF Capital Foundation

£2,500North West England

The DF Capital Foundation fund offers awards of £2,500 to grassroots community groups in Greater Manchester. It is run by Forever Manchester, which funds and supports community activity across the region. It suits small, local groups. You need to be based in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, and your group's annual income must be less than £75,000. Each award is £2,500. The fund is open for applications now. It closes at 12 noon on 22 October 2026, so you will need to move quickly if you want to apply. Many other Forever Manchester funds are not open at the moment, which makes this one of the few currently taking applications. Forever Manchester manages a number of funds. It asks you to call before you apply, so the team can help you choose the best fund for your group. You can reach the Awards Team on 0161 214 0940 or at awards@forevermanchester.com. They can help with deadline dates, eligibility and criteria, or if you run into any problems. Forever Manchester also publishes FAQs that explain how its funding programmes work and who can apply. Its Supporting Information page covers the documents you need when you submit an application. It is worth reading both before you start. Official source: https://forevermanchester.com/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects close to the Monnaboy Wind Farm, which is off the Monnaboy Road in Greysteel. You can apply for up to £2,500. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN wants its wind farms to bring economic benefits to the local community as well as environmental ones. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers the fund. The fund lists these priorities: projects that give young adults and/or unemployed people the chance to build skills; intergenerational projects; collaborative projects; projects that tackle rural isolation; projects based around community arts; and projects that make better use of community space. Applications close at 1pm on 22 October 2026. If you are thinking of applying, it is worth starting soon. The main thing to check is location. Your organisation must be based within 7km of the wind farm site, measured in a straight line. Applications from groups outside that radius will not fit the fund. If you have questions, the Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application. You can email them or call them using the details on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund backs local community projects around the wind farm. It was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists it among its open grants. You can ask for up to £3,000. The fund is open to projects within a 6km radius of the wind farm, which includes Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. So it suits community groups and organisations rooted in those areas. The fund lists five priorities. These are skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, projects tackling rural isolation, projects based around community arts, and projects that make better use of community space. A project that fits one or more of these will be a natural match. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. That is close, so it is worth checking your project against the priorities and the location rules now. If you have already started an application, the Foundation asks you to carry on using the link emailed to you when you registered. One practical point: your location matters. The page says the fund is for projects in the local area around the wind farm, so organisations outside that radius should look elsewhere. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £6,000Northern Ireland

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund backs local projects near the Dunbeg Wind Farm, which sits between Limavady and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. It is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. You can ask for up to £6,000. The fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups whose work fits one or more of these areas: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. This suits groups rooted in the area around the wind farm, with a project that clearly benefits local people. The fund is open for applications now. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm, so the window is short. One practical point matters a lot. Your organisation must be located within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, measured in a straight line. The fund is for local community projects within that same radius. Check your location before you start. If you have already begun an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. The Grants Team at the Community Foundation can support you with your application if you have questions. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cloonty Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

The Cloonty Community Benefit Fund offers up to £5,000 to local community projects in Northern Ireland. Gaelectric set it up in 2016 and it is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN says its wind farms should bring real benefits to the people who live nearby, and this fund is one way it does that. The fund is for projects within 6km of the Cloonty Wind Farm site. The area is bounded by the B17 Straid Road to the north, the B62 Ballybogey Road to the west, and the B147 Kirk Road and Ballintea Road to the south and east. The funder lists these priorities: - projects that build skills for young adults and the unemployed - inter-generational projects - collaborative projects - projects that tackle rural isolation - community arts projects - projects that make better use of community space You can ask for up to £5,000. The page does not state a minimum award. The fund closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short if you want to apply. The main practical point is location. Your project must sit inside the 6km area, so check the boundary roads before you start. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists the fund, and its Grants Team can help you with your application. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund gives up to £2,500 to local projects near the Corby Knowe wind farm, off the Parkgate Road in Kells, County Antrim. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short. The fund backs projects that educate, raise awareness and show community involvement in work that promotes environmental issues and healthier lifestyles. Priorities include tackling marginalisation and rural isolation; skills development and arts and cultural activities for children and teenagers, including pre-school children; activities and events that bring the community together; better use of existing community venues and outdoor spaces; local environmental and conservation management; and recruiting and developing volunteers so existing community organisations are more sustainable. Location is the key test. Your project must be within 5km of the wind farm site, and your organisation must be based within that 5km radius, measured in a straight line. If you are outside the radius, this fund will not be open to you. Gaelectric set up the fund in 2016. CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company, now manages it, and Community Foundation Northern Ireland administers it. The wind farm has 3 turbines with an output of 5.4MW. The Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application, and their contact details are on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Dunmore Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Dunmore Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near Dunmore Wind Farm. It was set up so that the wind farm, alongside its environmental benefits, also brings real social and economic benefits to people who live nearby. You can find it among the open grants listed by Community Foundation Northern Ireland. You can apply for up to £2,500. The money is for projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Projects need to be within 10 miles of the wind farm. The fund lists these priorities: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. Choose the ones that best match your project. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. With the deadline close, it is worth getting your application ready now. One practical point to note: your organisation must be located within the 10-mile radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, not by road, so check your location against that rule before you start. If you have already started an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. If you are new to the process, the funder asks you to check first whether your organisation and project are eligible. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Souter Charitable Trust

Souter Charitable Trust

£1,000 - £3,000National (UK-wide)

The Souter Charitable Trust supports projects that relieve human suffering, in the UK and overseas. It especially, but not exclusively, backs work with a Christian emphasis and ethos. Grants are for UK registered charities only. The Trustees cannot fund overseas organisations directly, because they are unable to carry out the necessary due diligence. If your charity works abroad, you can still apply as long as you are a UK registered charity. There is no set minimum or maximum grant. A typical grant is a one-off award of between £1,000 and £3,000. Small grants may also be made for gap year or short-term projects, as long as they run for at least one calendar year. The Trust does not fund capital building or renovation works. It also does not fund the personal health or educational needs of individuals. You apply online. To be considered at the next Trustees' meeting on 29 October 2026, your application must be in by close of business on 22 October 2026. The Trustees meet once a month, so later applications will be reviewed at a future meeting. All applications are acknowledged in due course, whether successful or not. You can apply again, but only after one full calendar year has passed since your last application. Please note that all grants are made entirely at the Trustees' discretion, and their decision is final. Official source: https://www.soutercharitabletrust.org.uk/how-to-apply. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust Grants

The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust

£2,000 - £5,000West Midlands

Grants for registered charities in six themes: adults in need, young people in need, hospices, mental health support, poverty (including homelessness and foodbanks), and environment and heritage. Core, project and capital costs are considered. Amount: Mostly £2,000 to £5,000. Next deadline 6pm on Friday 23 October 2026 (trustees meet 13 November); later applications roll to the next meeting. Who can apply: Registered charities only, normally based in and working in Birmingham, the Black Country (Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley), Worcestershire or Herefordshire. How to apply: Download the core costs or project and capital application form from the Apply page and email it with a supporting letter, recent accounts and bank details to grants@turnertrust.co.uk. Official source: https://www.turnertrust.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £10,000South West England

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme from Quartet Community Foundation is open for applications. It funds organisations in Bristol that work with local children and young people aged 8 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties. You can ask for a grant towards a new or existing activity. Grants can cover core or running costs, project and activity costs, and equipment. The money cannot be used to pay back costs you have already spent, and you should plan to start spending within six months of being awarded the grant. The most you can ask for is £5,000. Partnerships of two or more organisations can apply for up to £10,000, as long as every partner meets the eligibility criteria and the funding is split in a proportionate way between them. The programme gives priority to work that meets the aims in one or more of the four Youth and Play Development Plans. These cover North, South, East Central and City Centre Bristol. The Guide for applicants explains the plans in more detail. Applications close on 26 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Competition is tough. Last round, the amount requested was nearly twice the amount available, and the foundation expects to award about 15 grants this time. Several applications were unsuccessful last time because they did not directly address the plan priorities, so read the guide carefully before you start. The foundation aims to tell applicants its decision within 8 weeks of the closing date. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bristol-youth-and-play-support-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Awards to organisations in Northumberland supporting young people aged 10 to 25 years

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000North East England

This award is for organisations in Northumberland that support young people aged 10 to 25. It comes from the Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund, run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. You can ask for up to £1,000. The fund is for organisations, not individuals. The funder lists the closing date as 26 October 2026. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. New applicants can also read the funder's eligibility information to check that your organisation and your activity are a good fit. If you need support with your application, the funder has a Help and Support page, and a set of FAQs that answers common questions. The funder lists a separate fund with the same purpose for Tyne and Wear. That one covers Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, so it is not for Northumberland groups. One practical point. This fund has a fixed closing date, so it is not open all year. If you miss it, the funder says organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year when no current call matches their needs. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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ChurchCare

ChurchCare

£1,000 - £10,000National (UK-wide)

ChurchCare is the Church of England's Cathedral and Church Buildings Division. It works with grant-giving partners to fund the conservation of historic church interiors and churchyard structures. The aim is to make sure conservation work in Anglican churches across England is done to a high standard. You can apply for several kinds of project. These include books, manuscripts and parochial libraries, church plate, churchyard structures such as tombs, walls, railings and gates, metalwork such as monumental brasses and screens, monuments, textiles, and woodwork such as pulpits, pews and screens. The items must be of historic, artistic, architectural or archaeological significance. Book and manuscript grants are offered with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust and the Oswald Allen bequest. Church plate grants are offered with the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. Grants of up to £10,000 are available, and the listing gives a range of £1,000 to £10,000. Church plate grants have no set value. The deadline is 26 October 2026, with decisions by 11 December 2026. You apply using an online form and send your supporting documents with it. One practical point: the funder says there were no applications for church plate or metalwork in the last round, so it particularly encourages applications for both this time. You can also talk through whether your project is eligible with the ChurchCare team before you apply, by phone, by email or through the contact page. Grants for bells and bell frames, clocks, organs and stained glass have their own separate deadlines. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/churchcare. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Harwich Haven Authority Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Harwich Haven Authority Fund, run by Suffolk Community Foundation, pays for core costs and project costs for charitable activities in parts of Suffolk. It is open now and closes on 26 October 2026. You can ask for up to £5,000 a year. Multi-year funding may be considered, for up to 3 years, so the most you could receive is £5,000 per year over that time. If you want multi-year funding, say so on your application. The fund is for charitable, voluntary and community groups. Social enterprises can apply too. Your activities must be delivered in the Suffolk postcodes IP1 to IP15. The fund backs projects that do one or more of these things: promote interest in water-based activities, support careers in the maritime sector, maritime safety and the welfare of mariners, protect the environment, or help local communities by improving children's education or people's physical and mental health and wellbeing. It also supports people who are under-privileged or socially excluded, and the LGBTQIA+ community. In this round, the panel is especially keen to see projects that benefit the environment, build community resilience and improve health and wellbeing through nature-based work. One practical point: the foundation asks you to read its grantmaking guidelines before you apply, so you can check that you are eligible. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/harwich-haven-authority-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.