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Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland Grants

This is the community foundation for the North East, and one of the largest in the UK. It administers several hundred named funds for donors, so the grant you want is usually a specific fund with its own geographic and thematic rules rather than a general pot. Most awards go to small community organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland has 34 open funds listed here, 28 of which accept applications all year.

Checked daily. Last updated 9 November 2026.

No published award history for Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

What Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland funds

Counted across the 34 open funds on this page.

Charities & Non-Profit (17)Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (6)Education (6)Health & Social Work (5)Environment & Conservation (3)Information & Communication (1)

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Supporting community groups within a 10-mile radius of the Green Rigg Wind Farm

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

This fund supports community groups near the Green Rigg Wind Farm in Northumberland. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your group must be within 10 miles of the wind farm. Projects should benefit the local community. Businesses and individuals cannot apply.

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People affected by hardship and living in areas of disadvantage

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

This page is the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland's main route into its grants. It does not describe a single fund called "People affected by hardship and living in areas of disadvantage". It does show how to apply for support across the North East. If no current call matches your work, you can make a general application. Organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can do this at any time of year. The page also lists funds with their own calls. Some may suit work with people facing hardship. The Mayor's Opportunity Fund backs practical cost-of-living support through a rolling grant of up to £7,500. The Jackie Haq Fund helps small grassroots organisations tackling issues such as poverty, disadvantage and mental health, with grants of up to £1,500. It closes on 23 November 2026. The Henderson Family Fund supports young people in hardship in Northumberland, with a rolling grant of up to £1,000. Before you apply for the first time, you need an account on the foundation's grantee portal. New applicants should also read the eligibility information first. Help and Support is available if you need it. One thing to bear in mind: each fund has its own locations, grant type and maximum award, and some are only open at certain times of the year. Match your project to a fund where you can, and use the general route if nothing fits. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Supporting young people in hardship in Northumberland to enhance their educational opportunities

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000Education

The Henderson Family Fund supports young people in hardship in Northumberland to enhance their educational opportunities. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The fund is open to both organisations and individuals. The funder's listing says the maximum grant is £1,000. It is a rolling grant, so there is no closing date on the listing and you do not need to wait for a set round. The fund is for activity in Northumberland. If you work with young people facing hardship in the county, or you are a young person in that position, it may suit you. To apply, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. New applicants are asked to read the eligibility information first. The funder also has an FAQs page and a Help and Support page if you need extra help to apply. One practical point: the page we have only gives a short listing for this fund. It does not set out what the grant can pay for in detail, so read the fund's own "Read more" page before you start your application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Funding for STEM activities in the North East

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £10,000Education

The Platten Family Fund offers funding for STEM activities in the North East. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and is listed as a grant for organisations. You can ask for up to £10,000. The fund is rolling, so it is open for applications with no closing date. The fund covers a wide area. It lists Tees Valley, County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. If your STEM activity is based in one of these places, this fund may suit you. The Community Foundation asks you to check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria before you apply. It has information for new applicants on its apply page. If you have not applied before, you will need to register for an account on its grantee portal first. It makes sense to do this early, so you are ready when your project plans are set. The foundation also runs a general application route for organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. You can use it at any time of year when no current fund matches your needs. Because this fund is already open all year, it is the natural place to start if your work is about STEM. One practical point. The apply page gives only a short outline of the fund. It does not say what the fund will or will not pay for. The foundation offers FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need support to apply. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Passionate About Realising Potential

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,000Environment & Conservation

The Curtin PARP Fund is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. PARP stands for Passionate About Realising Potential. The fund backs environmental and green careers. You can apply as an organisation or as an individual. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The page does not list County Durham or Tees Valley for this fund, so it will not suit you if you are based there. The most you can ask for is £7,000. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so the page gives no closing date. You can apply when you are ready rather than working to a set deadline. If you have not applied to the Community Foundation before, you will need to register for an account on its grantee portal first. The foundation also has information for new applicants, so you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria before you start. If you want support with your application, it has a Help and Support page and a set of FAQs that answer common questions. One practical point. The listing gives the fund's purpose, the areas it covers and the top award. It does not give a full breakdown of what the fund will and will not pay for. Make sure your plan clearly fits the aim of supporting environmental or green careers before you put time into an application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Helping care leavers aged 18 – 25 from or living in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland to achieve their aspirations.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000Health & Social Work

The Brian Roycroft Fund helps care leavers aged 18 to 25 who are from, or living in, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland to achieve their aspirations. It is run by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The fund accepts applications from both organisations and individuals. The funder's listing names Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland as the areas it covers. The most you can ask for is £1,000. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so there is no closing date on the page and you do not need to wait for a set round. If you are applying for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal before you can apply. The funder also has pages to help you check your eligibility, a set of FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need extra help with your application. This fund may suit you if you work with care leavers and want to support young people to take their next step. It may also suit a young care leaver applying in their own right. Read the fund's own page carefully before you start, so you know what the grant can and cannot pay for. One practical point to keep in mind. The funder says that if no current fund fits your needs, you can make a general application at any time of year, as long as your organisation is in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. The Brian Roycroft Fund is already open on a rolling basis, so you can start when you are ready. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Supporting small grassroots organisations addressing domestic violence, poverty, racism, disadvantage and mental health / suicide prevention

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,500Charities & Non-Profit, Health & Social Work

The Jackie Haq Fund is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. It supports small grassroots organisations that are tackling domestic violence, poverty, racism, disadvantage, and mental health and suicide prevention. You can ask for up to £1,500. The fund is for organisations, not individuals. It covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The closing date is 23 November 2026. The funder lists this fund among those currently accepting applications, so it is open now. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the foundation's grantee portal. The funder also has a page for new applicants, so you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria. There is an FAQs page too, and a Help and Support page if you need extra support to apply. One practical point. The funder's page lists the maximum grant but gives no minimum, so plan your request around the £1,500 ceiling. If this fund does not quite fit your work, the foundation says you can make a general application at any time of year, as long as your organisation is in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. This fund is a good place to start if you run a small community group supporting people facing abuse, hardship, discrimination or poor mental health in one of the areas above. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Grants for Parochial Church Councils in the Newcastle Diocese to support local communities

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

£3,000 - £25,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland runs the Bishop of Newcastle Foundation Fund, which gives Church of England Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) in Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside grants of £3,000 to £25,000. Projects can run for up to 1 year. The closing date for this first round is 23 November 2026, and decisions will be communicated before the end of 2026. Priority areas are education, children and young people, social action, civic spaces, and ecumenism and inter-faith relationships. Project costs the funder lists include staff delivery costs, equipment, refreshments, hire fees, marketing and transport. Partnerships with constituted charitable groups are encouraged. Other community organisations and District Church Councils must apply through their local PCC. Building works, maintenance, general overheads and the advancement of religion are not funded. A second round is provisionally planned for March to mid-April 2027.

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Grants for environmental activities

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,000Environment & Conservation

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland runs many funds across the North East. This listing points to its main apply page. The fund on that page closest to environmental activity is The Curtin PARP Fund, which supports "Passionate About Realising Potential in environmental/green careers". The Curtin PARP Fund is open to both organisations and individuals. Awards are up to £7,000. It is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time rather than waiting for a closing date. It covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. If no current fund matches your plans, the foundation encourages a general application instead. As long as your organisation is in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland, you can make one at any time of year. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the foundation's grantee portal. The page also offers eligibility information for new applicants, a set of FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need a hand with your application. One practical point to bear in mind: The Curtin PARP Fund does not list County Durham or Tees Valley among its areas, so organisations based there should look at the foundation's other funds or check that their location fits before spending time on an application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Business development grants for young people and their businesses

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £2,000

The SWEF Enterprise Fund offers business development grants for young people and their businesses. If you are a young person with a business you want to grow, this fund is aimed at you. You can apply for up to £2,000. The grant is made to individuals, not organisations. The fund covers six areas of the North East: Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. County Durham and Tees Valley are not listed for this fund. This is a rolling grant. There is no fixed closing date, so you can apply when you are ready rather than waiting for a funding round. If your business is only just getting started, the same fund also offers start-up grants for young people and their emerging businesses, with a maximum of £500. The business development grant is the larger of the two, so think about which stage your business is at before you choose. One practical point: before you apply for the first time, you need an account on the funder's grantee portal. Registering early saves time. The funder also publishes eligibility information for new applicants, answers to common questions, and a Help and Support page if you need a hand with your application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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To bring people together and to encourage a sense of belonging to people who are disenfranchised or isolated.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

The Belong North East fund supports projects that bring people together and help isolated or disenfranchised people feel they belong. You can apply for up to £10,000. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The closing date is 31st May 2026. This funding could support community activities, events, or services that tackle isolation and build connections. The grant appears to be for organisations rather than individuals.

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Supporting people with practical cost-of-living interventions in North East England

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,500Charities & Non-Profit

The Mayor's Opportunity Fund supports people with practical cost-of-living interventions across North East England. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, and it is listed on the funder's page as a grant for organisations. You can ask for up to £7,500. The page does not give a minimum award. The fund is a rolling grant. That means the funder lists it as open without a closing date, so you do not need to work to a fixed deadline. It covers County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Tees Valley is not on the list of areas for this fund, so check that your work takes place in one of the seven named areas before you go any further. The funder asks first-time applicants to read its eligibility information and to register for an account on its grantee portal before applying. Plan time for this, because you cannot apply without an account. The funder also offers a Help and Support page and a set of FAQs if you need a hand with your application. One practical point to keep in mind: the listing on the funder's page is brief. It names the fund and the maximum grant, but the detail of what counts as a practical cost-of-living intervention sits behind the Read more link. Look at that fund page and the new applicant guidance so you can be sure your project fits before you spend time on an application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Improving life chances in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £3,000Charities & Non-Profit

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland runs the Reeds Grassroots Fund, which gives grants of up to £3,000 to organisations in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. It is a rolling fund with no closing date. Projects should improve mental health or tackle disadvantage and inequalities that limit life chances, especially for children and disadvantaged communities. The funder gives examples: counselling services, services that support Early Years child development, and peer mental health support. It also funds hardship support, such as welfare benefits and employment-related advice for people in poverty. Applicants must be located in areas of high deprivation and show experience, with examples of successful outcomes. The funder invites mainly small to medium organisations with an income of no more than £250,000 a year, though larger ones may be considered. Capital items such as equipment or refurbishment costs are not funded. General sporting activities are also excluded. Contact Elaine Holdsworth on 0191 222 0945 before applying.

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Passionate About Realising Potential in environmental/green careers

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,000Environment & Conservation

The Curtin PARP Fund is listed among the funds currently open for applications. PARP stands for Passionate About Realising Potential, and this fund focuses on environmental and green careers. You can apply as an individual or as an organisation. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. County Durham and Tees Valley are not on its list of locations. The largest grant available is £7,000. This is a rolling grant, so there is no fixed closing date. It appears in the funder's list of funds currently open for applications. You can apply when you are ready rather than waiting for a set funding round. It may suit someone who wants to build a career in environmental or green work, or an organisation helping people realise their potential in this field. Before you apply, make sure you and your activity meet the funder's eligibility criteria. It publishes information for new applicants and answers to common questions in its FAQs. If you need help putting an application together, its Help and Support page is there for you. One practical point: if you have never applied to this funder before, you will need an account on its grantee portal before applying. If this fund does not match your plans, the funder also accepts general applications at any time of year from organisations based in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Encourage and inspire young people in Jarrow to find their passion, interest or potential future career path, before they leave school.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000Education

The Jarrow March Next Step Fund aims to encourage and inspire young people in Jarrow to find their passion, interest or potential future career path, before they leave school. This is a grant for individuals rather than organisations. It is listed under South Tyneside, and the fund's own description focuses on young people in Jarrow who have not yet left school. If you are one of those young people and want to explore an interest or a possible career, this fund may suit you. The most you can receive is £1,000. The fund is a rolling grant, so there is no fixed closing date. You can apply at any time while it is listed among the funds open for applications. The funder supports a wide range of causes across the North East. It publishes eligibility information for new applicants, answers to common questions about applying, and a Help and Support page if you need support with your application. One practical point to plan for: before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the grantee portal. Setting this up early means you will be ready to apply when the time is right. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Educational bursaries for individuals with connections to the Parish of Newbottle, Sunderland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000Education

The Taylor Fund offers educational bursaries for individuals with connections to the Parish of Newbottle in Sunderland. It is listed on the Community Foundation's apply page, and its grants support a wide range of causes across the North East. This fund is for individuals, not organisations. If you have a link to Newbottle and want support with your education, it may suit you. The fund is listed under Sunderland. You can apply for up to £1,000 towards your education. There is no fixed closing date. The fund is a rolling grant and is listed among the funds currently accepting applications, so you can apply at any time while it stays open. Before you apply for the first time, you need to register for an account on the Community Foundation's grantee portal. Allow time to set this up before you start your application. The Community Foundation publishes eligibility information for new applicants and answers to common questions about applying. Read these first to check that you meet its criteria. If you need help to apply, you can use its Help and Support page. Keep in mind that these bursaries are only for people with a connection to the Parish of Newbottle. If you have no link to the parish, this fund is not for you. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £10,000Charities & Non-Profit

The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust is a fund run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. It gives grants to organisations, and the funder's page lists it as a rolling grant. That means you can apply at any time rather than waiting for a closing date. The fund covers a wide area. It is open to organisations in County Durham, Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The maximum grant is £10,000. The page does not give a minimum award. The funder's listing does not describe what the fund pays for, so this page cannot tell you the specific themes or activities it backs. The funder says its grants support a wide range of causes across the North East, and each fund has its own "Read more" page with the details. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. The funder also asks new applicants to check its eligibility criteria first. If you need support with your application, it has a Help and Support page. One practical point to bear in mind: the funder says some funds only open at certain times, but this one is listed as rolling. If no current fund suits your project, the funder says organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Support for vulnerable people in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit, Health & Social Work

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland lists open funds for organisations and individuals in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and, for some funds, County Durham and Tees Valley. Maximum awards run from £500 to £30,000, depending on the fund. The Mayor's Opportunity Fund pays up to £7,500 on a rolling basis across County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The Bishop of Newcastle Foundation Fund pays up to £25,000 to organisations in Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside and closes on 23 November 2026. The Jackie Haq Fund pays up to £1,500 in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. If no fund fits, a general application can be made at any time of year, provided your organisation is in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. First-time applicants must register on the grantee portal. Each fund sets its own location, applicant type and closing date, and some are for individuals only.

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Supporting Newcastle based organisations to engage residents in culture

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £12,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland funds the Newcastle Culture Investment Fund, which gives organisations in Newcastle up to £12,000 to engage Newcastle residents in culture. The funder's apply page lists the fund as currently accepting applications. It shows a maximum grant size of £12,000 and no closing date. The funder gives no example projects or costs for this fund on that page. Individuals cannot apply. First-time applicants should read the funder's eligibility information for new applicants. They also need an account on the funder's grantee portal before applying. The funder has FAQs and a Help and Support page for anyone who needs support to apply. If the fund does not fit, organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year.

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Supporting capital projects within Gateshead

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £25,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund supports capital projects within Gateshead. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and is listed among the funds currently accepting applications. The fund is for organisations. Individuals are not listed as eligible applicants. Your project needs to be in Gateshead. You can ask for up to £25,000. The page does not give a minimum award. This is a rolling grant, so there is no closing date on the listing. You can apply at any time while the fund stays open. If you are applying to the Community Foundation for the first time, you will need to register an account on their grantee portal before you can apply. The funder also has an eligibility guide for new applicants, a set of FAQs and a Help and Support page if you would like some guidance first. One practical point to keep in mind: the page gives only a short description of this fund. The full fund details are on its own "Read more" page, so it is worth reading that carefully to confirm what counts as a capital project before you start your application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Supporting children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley.

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £4,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Ted Weekes Fund supports children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and is open to organisations. You can ask for up to £4,000. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so there is no closing date on the page and you do not need to wait for a set round. The fund suits organisations in Northumberland that run activity for children and young people in these two communities. The funder's page lists the fund among those currently accepting applications. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. The funder also has an eligibility guide for new applicants, a set of FAQs and a Help and Support page if you would like support with your application. One practical point to keep in mind: the page gives only a short description of this fund. Use the "Read more" link on the funder's apply page to see the full guidance for the Ted Weekes Fund before you start your application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Grants for young people (up to 21) to pursue musical ambition

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £500Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

The Young Musicians Fund offers grants to young people aged up to 21 who want to pursue a musical ambition. It is a grant for individuals, so you apply as a young person rather than through an organisation. You can receive up to £500. That makes it a good fit for a focused, practical step forward in your music rather than a large project. The fund covers a wide area of North East England: County Durham, Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. If you are 21 or under and based in one of these areas, this fund may suit you. The fund is open now and closes on 16 November 2026. Some of the foundation's funds only open at certain times of year through a call for applications, so it is wise not to leave your application late. One practical point: before you apply for the first time, you need an account on the grantee portal. Set this up early so it does not hold you up near the closing date. The foundation publishes eligibility information for new applicants, so you can make sure you and your activity meet its criteria. It also offers a set of FAQs that answer common questions about applying. If you would like help with your application, the foundation has a Help and Support page too. If music is your passion and a small boost would help you take it further, this fund is worth a look before the November closing date. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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£1000 bursary in memory of Alan Hull (Lindisfarne) which recognises one young song writer each year

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

£1,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

The Alan Hull Bursary is a £1,000 award in memory of Alan Hull of Lindisfarne. Each year it recognises one young songwriter. It is listed among the funds currently open for applications from a funder whose grants support a wide range of causes across the North East. This bursary is for individuals rather than organisations. It suits a young songwriter based in one of the areas the fund covers: County Durham, Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside or Sunderland. If you write your own songs and would value recognition for that work, this could be a good fit. The award is worth up to £1,000. The fund is open for applications now and closes on 16 November 2026, so plan to submit your application in good time. There is one practical point to keep in mind. Only one songwriter receives the bursary each year, so it recognises a single person rather than spreading funds across many applicants. If you have not applied to the funder before, you will also need to register an account on its grantee portal before you can submit an application. Leave yourself enough time to do this ahead of the closing date. The funder publishes eligibility information for new applicants and a set of FAQs about applying for funding. If you need help with your application, it also offers a Help and Support page. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Support for activities that increase participation in folk art traditions

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £3,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The North East Endowment for Musical Traditions supports activities that increase participation in folk art traditions. The funder's grants support a wide range of causes across the North East. This fund is for organisations, not individuals. The locations listed for it are County Durham, Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. It could be a good fit if your organisation helps more people take part in folk traditions in any of these places. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund has a set call for applications, and it closes on 16 November 2026. It is worth starting soon. One practical point: you need an account on the funder's grantee portal before you apply for the first time. Registering is a separate step, so set it up early rather than leaving it to the last day. The funder also publishes eligibility criteria and information for new applicants. Make sure you and your activity meet them before you begin. If you need help with your application, the funder has a Help and Support page. If this call does not match your plans, organisations based in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year. Individuals interested in music may want to look at two other funds with the same closing date. The Young Musicians Fund is for young people up to 21. The Alan Hull Bursary recognises one young songwriter each year. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland funding

How many Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland grants are open right now?+

34 grants from Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland are open on GrantMatch today, of which 28 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.

When is the next Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland deadline?+

The nearest deadline is 16 November 2026, and the furthest is 7 December 2026. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.

How do I apply for Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland funding?+

Each grant on this page links to the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.

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Cumbria Community Foundation (84)Foundation Scotland (81)National Lottery Community Fund (22)Point North (20)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) (16)Innovate UK (14)Innovate UK Business Connect (13)Medical Research Council (MRC) (13)British Film Institute (12)Belfast City Council (10)Lincolnshire Community Foundation (10)Cambridgeshire Community Foundation (9)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) (9)Energy Saving Trust (9)GrantScape (funded by Ørsted) (9)Heart of England Community Foundation (9)Norfolk Community Foundation (9)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) (8)Ealing Council (8)European Space Agency (8)Football Foundation (8)Manchester City Council (8)Arts Council of Wales (6)Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) (6)

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