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Community Foundation for Lancashire

The BIBAs Foundation – Individuals

The BIBAs Foundation provides grants of up to £2,000 to individuals aged 16-24 in Lancashire. The fund supports projects that develop skills, encourage enterprise, expand work experience, build capacity, or improve confidence for young people. Eligible individuals can apply directly for funding to acquire qualifications, undertake educational visits, cover business start-up costs, or participate in structured training programmes.

Deadline2 November 2026
FundingUp to £2,000 · £22,000 total fund — Up to £2,000
SummaryThe BIBAs Foundation provides grants of up to £2,000 to individuals aged 16-24 in Lancashire. The fund supports projects that develop skills, encourage enterprise, expand work experience, build capacity, or improve confidence for young people. Eligible individuals can apply directly for funding to acquire qualifications, undertake educational visits, cover business start-up costs, or participate in structured training programmes.
Why relevantThe programme is specifically for individuals.
Funding typesGrant
GeographyLancashire
How to applyAn application form can be completed via the “Apply Now” button. Supporting documents can be attached to the online application or emailed to applications@cflm.org.uk. Required documents include a recent bank statement, proof of age, copy of enrolment/acceptance onto a course (if applicable), information supporting a business idea (if applicable), and a letter of support from a relevant person (e.g. tutor, teacher, mentor, colleague) if applying on your own behalf. Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility, and a decision-making panel will make recommendations. Decision Date: Late January 2027.
StatusOpen

Project requirements

Projects should enable young people aged 16-24 to flourish, learn and develop skills or knowledge. Projects should encourage enterprise for young people aged 16-24. Continue or expand work experience for young people aged 16-24. Build capacity for young people aged 16-24’s future. Projects that improve confidence levels, for young people aged 16-24, which can help towards future employment and enterprise prospects can be considered.

How to apply

An application form can be completed via the “Apply Now” button. Supporting documents can be attached to the online application or emailed to applications@cflm.org.uk. Required documents include a recent bank statement, proof of age, copy of enrolment/acceptance onto a course (if applicable), information supporting a business idea (if applicable), and a letter of support from a relevant person (e.g. tutor, teacher, mentor, colleague) if applying on your own behalf. Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility, and a decision-making panel will make recommendations. Decision Date: Late January 2027.

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