Cambrian Railway Partnership Launches Railway 200 Community Grant Fund

Cambrian Railway Partnership
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To mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, the Cambrian Railway Partnership has launched the 2025 Community Grant Fund, offering financial support for projects that celebrate railway history and contribute to community development.

Awards of up to £500 are available for organisations that meet the eligibility and grant criteria. The total grant pot available is £9000.

ELIGIBILITY

Organisations applying for the grant must:

Community organisations, charity CIC or groups that have a bank account in the name of the group applying
Applicant organisations must located within six miles (10km) of a railway station on the Cambrian Line

CRITERIA

The fund will support creative and community driven activities that celebrate and mark the 200th anniversary of the railway being built.

Examples of activities include:

Arts & Creativity – Railway-themed artwork, station murals
Sculpture – Miniature station models, train sculptures from driftwood or recycled materials
Photography – Capturing railway history, scenic landscapes, iconic structures
Digital Art – Virtual models of trains/stations, digital railway-inspired paintings
Film – Short films showcasing railway culture and landscapes
Theatre & Dance – Performances based on railway journeys, overheard train conversations
Storytelling & Poetry – Intergenerational storytelling projects, railway-themed podcasts
Community & Heritage Art – Mosaics made from sea glass or pottery, railway-inspired street art
Green & Sustainable Projects – Train-themed gardens, eco workshops using natural resources
Textile Projects – Railway patchwork quilts, tapestries, yarn bombing
Railway-Themed Community Gatherings – Community gatherings, events for older residents
History & Interpretation – Railway history exhibitions, station heritage talks, local interpretation boards