The Community Fund has been established to support and develop community initiatives within Eden District.
How much money is available?
The Community Fund has a total of £100,000 available in 2012-2013 and is intended to be capable of supporting significant projects. With this in mind, the following limits for applications have been set:
- For a one-off project seeking to set up a sustainable community enterprise - up to £10,000 is available
- For one-off community events - up to £2,500 is available
- There is a minimum grant level of £500
Is there anywhere else I can apply for funding?
Yes, you can also apply for Cumbria County Council's neighbourhood forum grant.
Who can apply for the Community Fund?
Applications to the Community Fund are welcome from Parish and Town Councils, charities, community groups and the voluntary sector.
To apply for the fund, you must have a proper constitution and have a bank or building society account with at least two signatories, unless you are a legal entity, for example: a Parish Council or a company limited by guarantee. This is important as it demonstrates you have sound governance arrangements in place as the fund is public money.
What can be funded?
The Community Fund is intended to support community based initiatives that contribute to the sustainability, vitality and well-being of discrete communities.
The Community Fund is primarily a means of:
- Pump priming initiatives that will establish a sustainable community project
- Supporting those who help communities
- Contributing to one-off initiatives that otherwise wouldn't happen
What will not be funded?
The Community Fund will not fund:
- Ongoing revenue funding, for example: general commitments and running costs such as salaries, project officer, other employee costs, statutory training, rents, rates etc
- Areas where there is already Council support, for example: village halls grants, rural pools funding etc
- Regular events
- General appeals or sponsorship
We reserve the right to decline applications which do not meet the stated criteria and also reserve the right not to fund projects/organisations which have previously received a Community Fund grant.
Applying for the Community Fund
The application form for the Community Fund is available to download at the bottom of this page. Please make sure you fill out all the sections of the application form as it's the main way we decide whether or not to approve your application. We have also provided guidance to help you complete the application form. The guidance should always be referred to when completing the application. However, please feel free to get in contact with the Senior Communities Officer on the contact details below should you require further assistance.
When will the applications be decided?
The applications will be assessed at least four times per year. The deadlines for you to submit applications are outlined below.
Deadlines for application
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14 September 2012 - applications must be submitted to the Senior Communities Officer at the postal address or email address below. The applications will be decided by the Communities Portfolio Holder on 25 October 2012.
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7 December 2012 - applications must be submitted to the Senior Communities Officer at the postal address or email address below. The applications will be decided by the Communities Portfolio Holder on 24 January 2013.
Where to send the completed application form
Please return your completed application form to the Senior Communities Officer at the contact details below. You can post your application but we would prefer to receive applications by email in Word format if possible.
