Cumbria Grassroots Fund

The Cumbria Grassroots Fund provides grants for small voluntary and grassroots groups to enable them to continue or expand their work in advocacy, community voice, and service provision for local people throughout Cumbria. The fund is aimed at groups helping people facing disadvantage, with priority given to projects which support disadvantaged children and young people, tackle disadvantage in rural communities, and tackle disadvantage in the 20% most deprived wards of Cumbria. Examples of supported projects include refurbishment of community centres, safety equipment, recruiting and training of volunteers, and drop-in clubs for older people. Grants will normally be less than £1,000 over one year, although there is no strict minimum or maximum award amount. The fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and is supported by various individual donors. It aims to strengthen grassroots community organizations serving disadvantaged populations across Cumbria, England.