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.
Unity Trust Bank Unity Impact Grants programme, the bank provides direct funding to eligible customers for community, social and environmental projects. In 2026 the funding pot doubled to £100,000, comprising 12 Unity Social Impact Grants of £5,000 and 4 Unity
A new £5,000 fund is offering grants to individuals, families, community groups, charities, disability organisations and sports clubs across the UK for initiatives that increase independence, inclusion and opportunity for wheelchair users and disabled people. Funding can support sports equipment,
Community groups and heritage organisations across the UK can apply for grants of up to £30,000 to deliver collaborative heritage projects. The National Archives Project Grants programme supports partnerships between GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) or heritage organisations and
UK-registered charities can apply for grants of up to £50,000 for projects that widen access to careers in the legal and business services professions for underrepresented groups. Funding will support initiatives that create career pathways, strengthen support networks, improve access
