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 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched the Common Ground Award 2026-27, a capital grants programme designed to support voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that are bringing people together and strengthening community cohesion across
The Domestic Abuse: Counselling fund opens for applications on 23 September 2026, offering specialist domestic abuse organisations the opportunity to secure £250,000 over five years to provide longer-term counselling for survivors. The fund aims to help organisations sustain counselling services
Charities can now apply for up to £20,000 through the Connecting Communities Grant Programme to support capital projects that strengthen communities and improve local spaces. The fund aims to support charities delivering place-based services, whether for the wider community or
Voluntary and community organisations and registered charities working with young people across Tyne and Wear are invited to apply for the Tyne & Wear High Sheriff’s Awards. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to support projects, purchase equipment, or
