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Local communities fund

The ‘local communities fund’ from Copeland Community Fund offers support for projects seeking funding in the area of South Cumberland and Whitehaven & Coastal (the former area of Copeland). The fund offers:

  • Small grants (of between £10,000 and £30,000).
  • Large grants (of between £30,001 and £249,999).

They are looking for projects that deliver benefits to the local community to address their four priority areas of focus:

  • Employment and enterprise.
  • Community wellbeing.
  • Children and young people.
  • Places & spaces.

Rounds close on 22nd January, 14th May, and 17th September 2025.

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Find out how to apply.