The Royal Countryside Fund has extended the deadline for its £500,000 funding programme.
The programme, in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, aims to support community-led projects in rural Cumbria and Northumberland.
The new application deadline is 12pm on September 26.
The initiative is the first county-based programme from The Royal Countryside Fund and aims to tackle challenges faced by rural communities.
As well as income and cost-of-living issues, rural communities are said to face hidden challenges like loneliness and isolation.
Keith Halstead, executive director of The Royal Countryside Fund, said: "The summer is a busy period for many, so we wanted to allow a bit more time for organisations to apply for this funding which we believe will truly inspire change in rural parts of Cumbria and Northumberland.
"We are asking community-led groups to submit a short video and complete a simple ‘Expression of Interest’ form by September 26."
Funding is available at different amounts up to £30,000 over a period of 18 months.
Communities are invited to bid for funding for projects that will lead to financial benefits, environmental benefits, or other kinds of tangible benefits for residents.
For more information and to apply, visit https://www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/supportingruralcommunities
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