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.
Grow Wild, the national outreach learning programme of Kew, has opened applications for its 2026 Youth Grants. Young people aged 16 to 25 from across the UK can apply for £500 grants to create a unique project celebrating the importance
The trade retailers Screwfix established the Screwfix Foundation in 2013 to support local projects that improve, repair and maintain homes and community facilities used by those in need in the UK. Local registered charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for
Laughology is celebrating its 20th anniversary by awarding £20,000 to community projects across the UK through its 2026 Happiness Fund. The fund supports small, neighbourhood‑based, not‑for‑profit organisations that aim to build happier, stronger and more resilient communities. Grants are available
The Jerwood Foundation is inviting applications from UK‑based organisations that support public engagement with the arts and help develop emerging artistic talent. Funding is available for a wide range of arts projects and activities that benefit the public, as well
