This fund has been created for projects which are led by, or of benefit to, the resident communities of the Lake District National Park.
There is a total of £12,500 available this financial year, to help projects that will contribute to the sustainability or wellbeing of resident communities. Grants of up to £2,500 for each of the five Distinctive Areas within the National Park will be awarded on a competitive basis, so please talk to us as early as possible.
For more details on the fund, its purposes and eligibility please read the Lake District Communities Fund Guidance Notes
Schemes and projects range from rainwater harvesting to improving village halls. Take a look at Grants awarded so far.
Please contact your Area Ranger to discuss your ideas.
When you are ready to apply for funding, please complete the Lake District Communities Fund Application Form (Word document). All submissions must be made electronically.
Email this, together with any accompanying evidence, to your Area Ranger.
If you would like to know what information we hold and the purpose for which we hold it please visit the privacy notice on our website here: http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/customerservicestandards/codesofconduct/freedom_of_information_act
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