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Live the Dream Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Live the Dream Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation helps people in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland to take part in education or training that raises career aspirations. The money comes from the donor BNFL. Two groups can apply. Young people living in Allerdale or Copeland can apply as individuals, with priority given to those aged 16-25. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can also apply, as long as their work directly benefits individuals in those areas and they can show how they are raising aspirations for young people. Individuals can apply for up to £2,000 over one year. The foundation will consider household income when it assesses the application. Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 over one year, and multiple-year funding may be considered. Examples of projects supported include living costs for someone studying at university, coaching and training costs for a promising young athlete, apprenticeship wages for a youth organisation, an event to promote career aspirations, and an employment programme for young people. The fund will not support school trips, expeditions or family holidays. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. One practical point: individuals need to provide evidence of excellence in their chosen field, so gather that before you start. All applications go through the foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/live-the-dream-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Matson Ground Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Matson Ground Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation backs community-led projects in Cumbria. It supports activity that starts from local need, brings people together to tackle shared challenges, encourages social action and improves local spaces. The fund aims to strengthen communities through local projects, respond quickly and flexibly to emerging and urgent need, and back creative ideas on social or environmental issues that help communities become more resilient over time. It was set up by donors Alex and Samantha Scott and fits with the Cumbria Lieutenancy's Strategy, launched in September 2025. It suits small, grassroots charities, not-for-profit groups and volunteer-led organisations based in Cumbria. Larger county-wide charitable groups can apply too, but only if their values and approach closely match the fund's aims. The funder is especially interested in projects that support young people, particularly in rural and underserved communities; meet the needs of vulnerable or underrepresented groups; promote volunteering and civic participation; champion environmental sustainability; or help people work together on local priorities. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £15,000. Larger or multiple-year grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The fund pays for project-based activity. Unrestricted and core funding is possible only where your objectives are closely aligned with the fund's aims. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, national charities or planned building improvements, on top of the funder's normal exclusions. You apply through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/matson-ground-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Moorhouse Grassroots Grants Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
Nuclear Waste Services LLWR Grassroots Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
Nuvia Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
Pappagallino Fund (Cumbria)
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Pappagallino Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation for an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations in Cumbria that improve health and wellbeing by tackling social and rural isolation, or for projects that protect the environment and support the farming and rural community. Priority goes to projects that improve mental health, make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support older people, and bring in additional funds. The maximum grant will normally be £10,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. That makes it one of the larger Cumbrian funds that mentions farming. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Rural isolation and mental health are real issues in farming, so this fund can suit groups running farmer wellbeing services, rural befriending, or environmental projects with farmers. 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 on rural wellbeing, isolation, or environment projects with farming communities. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/pappagallino-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.
Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Printers Inc Social Mobility Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation supports organisations working with young people aged 14-25 who live in Cumbria. It aims to improve their life skills, education, employability and enterprise. The donor is CN Group Limited, proprietor of Cumbria Newspapers. Priority goes to activities that help young people gain academic or social skills, life or employment skills, or further qualifications that open up job opportunities. Training programmes and internships fit well. So do projects that raise aspirations and develop moral, educational and mental capabilities. The funder gives some examples of what it could support. These include equipment for further education, employability programmes and interview training. It also mentions projects that bring businesses and young people together to prepare them for work, and programmes for young people studying music, sport or the arts. There is no minimum or maximum award amount, so you can ask for what your project genuinely needs. Multi-year funding may be considered, which could help if your work runs over a longer period. The fund is open to charitable and not-for-profit organisations. One important caveat: it will not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you have questions, you can call Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/printers-inc-social-mobility-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Programme and Project Partners (PPP) Social Impact Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to projects that improve health and help people reach their full potential. It is aimed at charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people to promote taking part in sport, especially young people who face barriers to getting involved. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Preference goes to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. The funder gives priority to projects that support children and young people facing significant challenges or barriers. It also prioritises projects that tackle issues in rural communities, where access to opportunities is limited. The page gives some examples of projects the fund has supported. These include equipment for a netball club, cricket activities for females, wheelchair football sessions, floodlights for a community lawn tennis club, an achievement programme for young people and a lakeside residential youth training and activity centre. One thing to know before you start: the fund will not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and 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 on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/quarry-hill-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Roselands Trust Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Roselands Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that support people who live with a disability. It also backs community projects that support older adults or people with disabilities or learning difficulties. The projects must be based in the former local authority areas of Eden and South Lakeland. Grants are normally up to £5,000 over one year. The money comes from the Roselands Trust, the donor behind the fund. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The page lists examples of projects it has supported. These include exercise sessions for adults with physical and learning disabilities, electrically assisted tricycles for older people with disabilities, sailing sessions for a group of adults and children with visual impairments, and dementia group activities. Village hall and community group projects are also on the list. Here is one practical point to know before you start. The fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. Only organisations can apply. 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 Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/roselands-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Rowan Community First Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Rowan Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and is funded by an anonymous donor. It 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. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit if you need a modest sum for running costs or activities. Priority will go to projects that support the education of children and young people, provide training to help people get back into employment, or help older people stay socially connected. Groups run in the Eden area are also given priority. Past projects give a flavour of what the fund backs. They include computer classes for adults, drop-in clubs for older people in rural areas, activities and running costs for a youth organisation, and nursery provision that let parents return to work. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so make sure your project fits before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is available. If you have questions, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/rowan-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Shepley Group Grassroots Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Shepley Group Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives small grants to local organisations. It is funded by a donor, Shepley Engineers Limited. The fund supports 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. Examples of projects it has supported include equipment for a junior football club, a community café, a community allotment, and a cellar refurbished for a men's workshop. It has also funded functional skills classes for unemployed people aged 16 and over, and respite activity for young carers. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical projects rather than large capital schemes. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to projects that benefit people and communities in areas where Shepley Group employees live. These are the former local authority districts of Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle and Copeland. One thing to know before you start: individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of that. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step help guide is available on the fund page. If you have questions, you can contact Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice and Programmes, on 01900 820824 or at annalee@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/shepley-group-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Staff 10th Anniversary Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
Strummer Calling Community First Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Strummer Calling Community First Fund from 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 donor is anonymous. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical projects that you can deliver within that time. The page gives examples such as a community cinema, camping activities for Scout groups, volunteer expenses and room hire for radio broadcast training, and improvements to village halls or community buildings. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Priority will be given to projects in the former local authority areas of Carlisle and Eden, so projects there come first. One thing to keep in mind: individuals cannot apply. The fund also applies the foundation's normal exclusions on top of this. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation offers a step-by-step help guide for the portal. If you would like more information about the fund, you can call Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/strummer-calling-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
The Barker Family Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
The Border Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Border Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation with money from an anonymous donor. It gives grants to individuals and 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 in Cumbria. Priority goes to individuals and groups in the rural areas northeast of Carlisle. That includes north and east of Longtown, and through to Gilsland and Newbiggin. Grants will normally be up to £2,000, for both individuals and groups. If you are an individual, the foundation will consider your household income when it assesses your application. The fund gives priority to projects that increase personal skills, increase independence, support individuals and communities in rural areas, help groups build long-term skills, support disadvantaged people over 25 who want to change career, or support mental health. The donor would particularly like to support hearing loss clinics, training that builds skills and confidence for disadvantaged adults over 25, domestic abuse training for staff delivering women's centre group sessions, mature students seeking a career change or a professional qualification, and hardship costs that help someone finish their studies or a course. One practical caveat: the fund will not pay for core costs, gap-year funding or role-specific professional qualifications, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available, and the Grants & Programmes Officer can answer questions by phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-border-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
The Brian Crowe Community and Conservation Fund (Cumbria)
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Brian Crowe Community and Conservation Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation in memory of Brian Crowe, a countryman and farmer for over 60 years. It gives grants to groups in Cumbria in two strands. The conservation strand covers all of Cumbria. It supports nature conservation and preservation, improving and restoring habitats and upland farming landscapes, and protecting wildlife, native species and heritage breeds. Examples it gives include species conservation (with priority for red squirrels), protecting heritage breeds of livestock, habitat creation and restoration, and traditional rural and land-based working practices. The community strand covers Furness and South Lakeland only. It supports people facing specific health-related or emergency circumstances, with priority for palliative or end-of-life care, specialist provision for people with visual impairments, and search and rescue services. The maximum grant will normally be up to £5,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. Only charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply, not individuals. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: conservation groups, breed societies and rural skills charities in Cumbria, especially those working with upland farms. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-brian-crowe-community-conservation-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.
The Forrest Family Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
The Janet Hartley Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
The Robinson Family Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
The Sarah Nelson Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Sarah Nelson Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It supports charitable organisations across Cumbria that help people reach their full potential. The fund was inspired by Sarah Nelson, who created Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854 and rose out of poverty through resilience, creativity and community spirit. It puts people before profit. Grants will prioritise projects that help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, improve education for children and adults, encourage creative and sustainable business ideas, or tackle food poverty. Each priority reflects something from Sarah's own life, from her childhood in poverty to teaching local children to read. Grants will normally be £5,000 or less over one year. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation working in Cumbria. Priority goes to projects that match the themes above, so show clearly how yours fits. The fund cannot support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth a look if you have not used the system before. If you would like more information about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 820821 or at sarah@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-sarah-nelson-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
The Solway Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Solway Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that help children and young adults in the Maryport and Workington areas develop skills for adult life. It is funded by an anonymous donor. The fund can support personal development, activities that improve confidence and life skills, accredited and non-accredited training, and mentoring and peer support. It also backs activities that stop children and young people developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That suits small, focused projects run by charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people locally. It helps to show clearly how your project builds skills that young people can use as they grow up. One thing to know before you start: individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so read them first. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide on the fund page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-solway-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Thomas Armstrong Construction Community Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
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.
Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund
Cumbria Community Foundation
The Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects that involve sport and young people. The fund covers Carlisle and West Cumbria, and the money comes from the donor Thomas Graham & Sons Limited. The page gives three examples of what the fund has supported: uniforms for children's rugby teams, gymnastic equipment for a youth centre, and coaching courses for three volunteer coaches. These are small, practical costs, so the fund may suit you if your group needs everyday kit or training for young people. Make sure your project clearly involves both sport and young people. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The page does not give a closing date. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is linked from the funder's page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/thomas-graham-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
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Sectors
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- Professional & Scientific Services203
- Arts, Culture & Heritage184
- Energy & Utilities75
- Social Enterprise66
- Technology & Digital64
- Construction59
- Other Services41
- Manufacturing36
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing30
- Public Administration & Defence24
- Transport & Storage23
- Retail & Trade12
- Water & Waste Management10
- Hospitality & Food Service10
- Real Estate7
- Business Services5
- Finance & Insurance5
- Mining & Quarrying2
Regions and nations
Organisation types
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Funders
- Foundation Scotland
- Cumbria Community Foundation
- Innovate UK Business Connect
- Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
- National Lottery Community Fund
- Point North
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
- Medical Research Council (MRC)
- Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
- Innovate UK
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Belfast City Council
- British Film Institute
- Energy Saving Trust
- Football Foundation
- Heart of England Community Foundation