The Community Foundation awards support grants to support causes in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and across North East England, from nearly 300 different funds set up by its donors.
The Foundation aims to make it as straightforward as possible to apply. Please read the information pages on its website carefully before starting an application.
Read more about applying for a grant with the Community Foundation here.
The Festive Connections programme is all about helping people aged 65 and over feel connected, included and part of their community during the festive period. Grants of up to £750 are available to organisations running activities between 1 December 2026
The LGBT+ Get Active Fund is open for applications from community-based LGBT+ sports and physical activity organisations and projects across the UK. A total of £400,000 is available through the Fund, a collaboration between the LGBT+ Fund and the London
Grants of £1,500 – £5,000 are available for community gardening projects that increase access to green spaces and the health and well-being benefits of gardening. Deadline for applications: 30 October 2026. Community Garden Grants – National Garden Scheme
Funded through money seized from convicted loan sharks, this programme offers up to £5,000 for community projects across England that raise awareness of the dangers of illegal money lending, prevent crime and disorder, promote the work of the Illegal Money
