Young Cumbrian entrepreneurs offered grants of up to £2,000
Young Cumbrian entrepreneurs can apply for business grants of up to £2,000.
The SWEF Enterprise Fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation, aims to help young people aged 18 to 30 who are running a business within its first two years of trading.
Applicants must be facing financial challenges that are preventing them from developing their business.
Grants of up to £500 are also available to young people launching a new business.
The fund aims to support businesses with costs they would otherwise be unable to afford.
Examples of what the funding could be spent on include equipment to help increase profit, materials or stock, product development, and building a website.
Dr Jenny Benson, director of programmes and partnerships at Cumbria Community Foundation, said: "We are delighted to be managing the SWEF Enterprise Fund in Cumbria and know it will make a real difference to young people starting out in business.
She added: "This really is a fantastic opportunity for young Cumbrian entrepreneurs to get a foot on the business ladder and develop their brand."
Information and applications can be found on the Cumbria Community Foundation website.
The closing date for the first round of funding is Friday, May 16.
Cumbria Community Foundation gives around £7 million in grants a year to charities and voluntary groups in the area through more than 100 grant-making funds set up by businesses, individuals, and families.
To find out more about setting up a fund, people are invited to contact Caroline Adams, development manager, on 01900 820825, or email caroline@cumbriafoundation.org.
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