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.
LandAid has launched the Young Futures Fund, distributing £1.178 million raised through the 2025 StreetSmart campaign to projects supporting young people at risk of homelessness. The fund offers one‑year grants of £5,000 to £40,000 to not‑for‑profit organisations working with 16–25‑year‑olds.
The Belong North East Fund has opened for applications, offering grants of up to £10,000 to charities and community organisations working to reduce isolation, tackle disadvantage and strengthen feelings of belonging across the North East. Led by Point North and
The NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre for Public Health (SCPH) is inviting applications for the Public Health Grassroots Awards. The awards offer up to £5,000 to support individuals working in public health and the wider determinants of health
The Caremark Community Care Fund offers UK groups the chance to win £3,000 for a local project. The fund aims to support ideas that bring people together and create a clear, lasting benefit for the community. Projects can include equipment
