Most of our grants programmes only support groups not individuals. The exceptions are
Cumbria Flood Recovery Funds
Usually up to £1,000 initially for individuals and families suffering from the floods including flood resilence measures of up to £2,000
Cumbria Cultural Fund
Up to £500 to promote excellence in the arts and cultural life of Cumbria
Dora Beeforth Memorial Fund
Up to £500 to support young people from low income families to participate in sport and foreign travel
Edmond Castle Educational Trust
Up to £500 to train disadvantaged young people
Grants available in Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle and parts of Eden only:
Cumberland Educational Foundation Grants
Up to £1,000 to widen access to sport and the arts
Grants available in Allerdale, Copeland and parts of Carlisle and Eden only:
Mary Grave Trust
Up to £932 to help young people in West Cumbria broaden their horizons through foreign travel
Grants available in Allerdale, Copeland and part of Eden only:
Gibb Charitable Trust Fund
Up to £300 vocational grants for students and trainees
Grants available in Allerdale and Copeland only:
BNFL 'Live the Dream' Fund
Up to £2,000 for 11-25 year olds in Allerdale and Copeland for study or vocational training
NMP Community Fund - grants for individuals
Up to £3,000 for training or a qualification that will improve employment opportunities or benefit the wider community
Grants available in Carlisle only:
Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust
Up to £500 to support older people styaing in their home in Carlisle District
Violet Laidlaw Trust
Up to £500 to support homeless people in Carlisle District
updated 07.07.2010