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 Henry Smith Foundation is set to launch its new Equity in Justice Fund, offering significant funding to organisations delivering specialist support to racially minoritised young men aged 18–25 who are in contact with the criminal justice system. With grants
Funding to Support Healthier Communities and Environments The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants have returned for a fourth year. The scheme offers grants between £500 and £2,000 for projects that support both community wellbeing and environmental health. The programme is
Smaller charities and voluntary and community organisations working with those most affected by and vulnerable to the increased cost of living can apply for grants of up to £2,500. The summer 2026 round is only for applications seeking support in
Applications are now open for the first funding round in phase three of the Energy Redress Scheme, with £30 million available to support energy-related projects across England, Scotland and Wales. Community energy groups – including co-operatives, community benefit societies, community
