believe housing Grants

believe housing Small Community Grant

believe housing

Grants to kick-start new or established groups delivering activities or projects that improve people's lives and wellbeing, such as classes, events, equipment, short-term coaching or training, and up to 60% capital costs. Not for core or ongoing costs. Amount: Up to £1,000 a year. Rolling: open all year (maximum £1,000 per group each financial year). Who can apply: Not-for-profit groups whose project benefits one or more County Durham communities where believe housing has homes, with a bank account with two unrelated signatories and two named contacts. How to apply: Download the application criteria and guidance from the believe housing page and apply as set out there. You can apply for one £1,000 grant or two £500 grants a year. Official source: https://www.believehousing.co.uk/community-funding/1000-community-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.