How to Apply

There are two stages to the application process.  These are:
Stage 1 - Expression of Interest
  1. Check that you are located in the Cumbria Fells and Dales area. Please click here to go Our Area.
  2. Check that your project fits with one of our Priorities by clicking here.
  3. Complete the contact form here.  We will then check if your project idea is eligible, and if it is we will send you an Expression of Interest form and further guidance.
  4. Submit your completed Outline Application form to fellsanddales@cumbria.gov.uk prior to the submission deadline. 

The Expression of Interest submission deadlines are:
  • 23:59hrs on Wednesday 29th March 2017
  • 23:59hrs on Wednesday 31st May 2017
  • 23:59hrs on Thursday 29th June 2017
  • 23:59hrs on Wednesday 30th August 2017
  • 23:59hrs on Wednesday 27th September 2017
  • 23:59hrs on Wednesday 29th November 2017
Stage 2 - Full Application
If your Expression of Interest is successful you will be invited to submit a Full Application. You will be emailed the relevant documents along with submission deadlines.

Full details of the application process can be found within the  LEADER Applicant Handbook. 
Please click here.
We may invite you to submit an Expression of Interest outwith the calls process if your project idea is exceptional and provides a very strong fit with the LEADER objectives.
  • An applicant will only be invited to submit a full application if their Expression of Interest is successful. 
  • All requested supporting information must be submitted with your application.
  • Applications submitted after the published deadline will not be accepted, but maybe accepted into a future call for the same priorities.
  • All completed documents should be submitted to fellsanddales@cumbria.gov.uk 

IMPORTANT - because of the processes we have to follow and the time it can take for you to make strong outline and full applications, you realistically need to allow for around 4-6 months for the application process from start to finish. Unfortunately we cannot make exceptions or take short-cuts for time-sensitive projects.