Friends of the Lake District

FLD Grants

To encourage good practice and further protection and enhancement the landscape FLD operate two grant schemes:

Student Grants

FLD believes that research into key areas related to landscape has an important role to play in improving understanding and promoting good practice. Grants of up to £300 are available to students carrying out work relevant to FLD.

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Visitors relaxing at Fell Foot Country Park Windermere

More information about student research grants 
Listing of reports available in the FLD library

Environmental Improvement Grants

FLD also operates an environmental improvement grants scheme  designed to enhance the distinctive characteristics of the Cumbrian landscape. The scheme is available to community groups throughout rural Cumbria.

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Footpath erosion repair work on Dollywaggon, awarded a £4000 grant in 2000

More information about the environmental grants scheme
View the environmental grants archive.