The spotlight is shining on arts, heritage and culture across Westmorland and Furness thanks to a major grant fund to help communities thrive.
Launched by Westmorland and Furness Council, the new Thrive with Arts, Heritage and Culture Fund invites not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants between £10,000 and £35,000 for projects with one or more of these outcomes:
Improving accessibility
Increasing visitor numbers
Creating new jobs.
The funding pot has been provided by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund as part of its Levelling Up programme to help to build pride in place and increase life chances for residents.
To make the application process as simple as possible, the council is encouraging interested parties to go online and fill out an expression of interest form by 22 April 2024 giving a brief summary of what they do, their project and what they hope to achieve.
Deadlines for the elections on Thursday 2 May 2024 are:
Apply for a postal vote by 5pm on Wednesday 17 April.
Apply for a proxy vote by 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.
Have you been thinking about fostering?
Find out more about fostering and chat to our friendly team and carers at Cumbria Fostering upcoming drop in event at the Costa in Angel Square, Penrith on Friday 19 April, 12-1pm.
We urgently need more carers for children of all ages in your area.
If you have a spare room a child could call their own and are great with children and young people, we'd love to speak to you. No need to book, just come along and enjoy a brew on us and ask any questions you might have.
The County of Cumbria celebrated its 50th Anniversary
Join us to view some of the beautiful places in the Westmorland and Furness area!
