Neighbourhood Forums grants
Cumbria County Council makes grants available across Cumbria through neighbourhood forums. Grants are available for voluntary, non profit making and community groups for community based projects on an area basis.
Groups
Grants awarded have included applications from playgroups, resident's action groups, sports groups, youth clubs, environmental groups, community centres and local charities.
Projects
Successful applications have been for a wide rang of projects including: setting up costs, educational toys, newsletters, notice boards, craft equipment, food co-ops, emergency information, pantomimes and summer play schemes.
Funds
Neighbourhood Forums deal with their grants in different ways and can also have slightly differing budgets. It's always worth having a chat with the Neighbourhood Development Officer for the area your project will be in.
For further information please email or contact our local office.
Community and Social Enterprise
Community Regeneration Fund A fund which acts as a catalyst, attracting or complementing other resources from the public, private and voluntary sectors to create opportunities for employment. Priority is given to projects that will create additional sustainable jobs in areas with high levels of unemployment.
The next Panel meeting will be held in September 2008 – closing date for applications 29 August 2008.
Grants available: Up to £15,000 or 50% of total project cost
Lead Officer: Paul Dodson,
Regeneration Unit - Programme Manager (Community Enterprise)
Tel. 01228 226753
Community Waste Prevention Fund
This fund supports new and innovative waste prevention initiatives, which work directly with the community to improve the quality of life for people in Cumbria. Grants of £5k - £15k are available to encourage the '3 Rs' - reduce, reuse and recycle.
If you are a community group, charity or social enterprise, with a constitution, a bank account and a great idea, we want to hear from you.
If you think that we could help your project, and would like some more information or an application form then please contact Cath White on 01228 226689 or email using the link below.
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