The BIBAs Foundation – Individuals

The BIBAs Foundation, managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire, has been created to develop an enterprising culture in the youth of Lancashire. The fund is made up of business and personal donations, prize draw money and net surplus from the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) which is owned and delivered by the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (NWLCC). This funding stream specifically supports young people aged 16-24 who are permanently based in Lancashire to flourish, learn, and develop skills or knowledge. Projects should encourage enterprise, continue or expand work experience, build capacity for young people's future, and improve confidence levels which can help towards future employment and enterprise prospects. Eligible grant items include acquiring qualifications, educational visits, business start-up costs, mentoring/consultancy, and developing skills and confidence through structured training and development programmes such as courses, workshops, and classes.