Grants and funding

Grants and funding available from Westmorland and Furness Council.

We manage a variety of grants and funds to invest in our communities and area to bring about positive change.

If you have an idea for a project and are looking for funding but can’t see anything relevant you can get in touch with your local community development team.

If you need support to complete an application form please get in touch with the contact person listed with the full details of that grant.

You can search for funding using our online funding portal this applies to both:

Business funding

Community funding

Grants available now

Home upgrade grant (HUG2) | Westmorland and Furness Council

The HUG2 grant aims to provide energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon heating solutions for low-income households living in the least energy efficient homes.

Community fund

Our Community Funds team welcome applications from locally based voluntary and not for profit groups involved in community projects or initiatives.

Housing grants

Housing grants help to improve your quality of life in your own home.

Business investment

Our business investment teams around the area offer start-up advice, finance and grants for local businesses and those looking to invest in our area.

School transport

Our School transport team offer bursaries and grants for home to school transport.