Important Notice:
The deadline to submit your online application using our current system was Friday 9th January 2026 at 5pm. We are not accepting any applications (online or in Word form) until 1st April 2026, when our new CRM system and online application portal go live. Please be aware that any online application forms not submitted by 9th January will not be progressed and the information permanently lost. If you have missed this window, you will be able to apply again from 1st April 2026 using the new portal.

Please note that if you use Internet Explorer or Safari, you cannot complete our online application forms using an iPad or iPhone as you will lose all your text. Please ensure you complete the form using Chrome browser.

If you have any queries about applying for a grant please refer to our FAQs, the criteria on fund pages, email grants@cumbriafoundation.org or contact the Grants team on 01900 825760.

IF YOU ARE WANTING TO APPLY FOR MORE THAN £10,000, PLEASE SPEAK WITH A
GRANTS OFFICER BEFORE APPLYING – CALL 01900 825760