Grant News

A new £1 million has been launched to support communities across Cumbria over the next ten years. The Matson Ground Fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation, will make grants of up to £15,000 to charities, non-profits, and volunteer-led groups working within Cumbria. Priority will be given to projects that:

• Support children and young people, particularly in rural and underserved areas
• Address the needs of vulnerable or underrepresented communities
• Promote volunteering and community participation
• Encourage environmental sustainability and climate-friendly initiatives
• Foster collective action and community-led solutions to local issues

A total of £100,000 will be awarded annually, with applications accepted in three funding rounds each year.

Priority will be given to:

• small, grassroots and volunteer-led organisations
• community-led initiatives that strengthen social connections and local problem-solving
• projects demonstrating a clear link to local need, particularly in deprived or isolated areas
• proposals with potential for long-term impact or community resilience

To discuss a potential application, please contact the Grants Team on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org