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 Supporting Grassroots Music (SGM) programme, jointly funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Arts Council England, is designed to strengthen the sustainability of England’s grassroots music sector. This sector – encompassing venues, festivals, promoters, rehearsal
The Theatres Trust Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, provides grants of up to £7,500 to help not-for-profit theatres across the UK improve resilience, sustainability, accessibility, and audience diversity. The programme prioritises small projects that make a tangible
The DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 2025–27 is now open for applications, offering a new round of funding worth £4 million for capital projects. Grants of up to £400,000 are available to support museums and galleries in England seeking
The Heritage Revival Fund helps community organisations across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings, with a focus on regenerating town centre locations. By supporting charities, not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises, the fund aims to transform local heritage assets into
