Criteria

In order to be eligible for a grant, your project must:

• Be located within the Lake District and Cumbria;

• Meet FLD’s primary aim of conserving and enhancing the landscape of the Lake District and Cumbria, and/or

• Enable people to connect with/enjoy the landscape.

• Be accessible to the public.

• You or your organisation must have a bank account and formal terms of reference.

• Demonstrate at least 25% match funding – cash or in kind (time, equipment, volunteers etc).

• Show clear legacy in the long term, in relation to how it will be maintained and resourced, and how it will ensure future protection and enhancement of the local landscape.

• Have consent of the landowner and relevant permissions if needed, eg planning.

• Acknowledge the support of Friends of the Lake District in all promotion and publicity (evidence needed).

• Your project must not be a continuation of work already done or your event held before.

Latest

Commercial dog walking on the Helm east, Oxenholme

As a landscape charity, we have always worked to secure a landscape that is accessible and available for everybody to enjoy. Unfortunately, this illegal use of our land has become untenable and its impact unfair on legitimate users, wildlife and the Fell Ponies and cattle that graze the Helm.
Climate Change Research 2022
Postcard from the Lakes 24th June 2022

Welcome to our latest Postcard. This week we've been very concerned about plans for Elterwater quarry, and we know many of you are too, as more than 30,000 people have signed a petition against it.
Wednesday 14th September: Mazonwath, Drystone Walling Booking Confirmation

'Landscape Grant' Criteria, Guidelines, Application Process and Deadlines

Grant criteria, what we will fund, what we will not fund, guidelines, application process, grant deadlines and contact information.
Applying for a Landscape Grant

You'll need to download and complete an application form. If you’d like to discuss your project before completing the form please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat.
Grant awards
What we will not fund
Project examples

Examples of projects that may qualify for a Landscape Grant
What will the grant fund?

Our grants in the past have covered broad areas. The most important thing is that they must contribute to the landscape and its enjoyment in some way.
Grant Awards in Cumbria

Our interactive map illustrates all of the grants we have awarded and the breadth of influence across Cumbria. Location, description of grant, year awarded and the award amount.
Landscape Grant Award Examples

We've written about some of the brilliant projects that have been supported by Friends of the Lake District's Landscape Grant Scheme. We hope these success stories give you some guidance and about the kind of projects and activities that we are looking to support.