Groups in West Cumbria are being urged to apply for grants to support young people.
Funding of up to £5,000 is being offered from the #CanDo fund, a social investment programme developed by Cumbria Community Foundation.
The aim is to increase the number of opportunities for people aged between 10 and 20 (up to 25 for disabled people) to volunteer, fundraise or campaign on issues that are important to them.
#CanDo wants to reduce the social and financial barriers that stop people taking part in social action.
The grants have been funded by Sellafield, Thomas Graham & Sons and other donors.
#CandDo aim to improve young people’s confidence by:
- Engaging them in social and environmental action
- Empowering those from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Encouraging young people to have a voice and be heard
- Enabling people take action in their communities and local environment
Annalee Holliday, senior grants and programmes officer at Cumbria Community Foundation, said: “Young people have enormous potential to make a positive change, their involvement is crucial to the future of our communities.
“This funding aims to develop opportunities rather than fund the ongoing costs of existing youth work.”
The closing date for the first round of funding is September 10.
For more information visit: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/transforming-west-cumbria/cando/
