Grants in North East England

The government is creating England's third new national forest in the North and Midlands. They want organisations to submit an Expression of Interest to help deliver this project. The funding availabl

The National Archives offers grants up to £30,000 for community heritage projects. You need at least one heritage organisation (like a museum, library, or archive) working with one community group. Pr

This grant helps landlords install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure. Commercial landlords can get between £350 and £30,000 for chargepoints and infrastructure work. Resident

This grant helps renters and flat owners buy and install electric vehicle charge points. You can get £300 to £350 towards the costs. The grant is available until 1 April 2027. You must be renting your

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for creating woodland design plans. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 to produce a plan that meets UK Forestry Standards. Landowners, land managers and p

The National Archives offers Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development acti

The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot provides capital grants for large-scale research and development projects in the UK life sciences sector. You can get between £5 million an

The Ted Weekes Fund provides grants up to £4,000 for projects supporting children and young people in Seaton Sluice and New Hartley. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout th

The Newcastle Culture Investment Fund supports organisations in Newcastle to engage local residents in cultural activities. You can get up to £12,000 for your project. This is a rolling grant, so you

The Curtin PARP Fund provides up to £7,000 for environmental and green career development. You can apply if you are an individual or organisation in the North East of England. This includes Gateshead,

The Curtin PARP Fund provides grants up to £7,500 for individuals and organisations in North East England. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The fund covers Ga

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund supports capital projects in Gateshead. You can get up to £25,000 for your project. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time. The fund helps p

The Brian Roycroft Fund helps care leavers aged 18-25 who are from or living in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. You can get up to £1,000 to help achieve your goals and aspirations. This is a rolling g

The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust offers grants up to £10,000 for organisations in North East England. This is a rolling grant programme, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The trust cov

The Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community groups near the wind farm in Northumberland. You can apply for up to £20,000 for community projects. Your group

The Platten Family Fund provides grants up to £10,000 for STEM activities in the North East. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time. The fund covers areas including Tees Valley, County

The SWEF Enterprise Fund offers start-up grants of up to £500 for young people starting new businesses. The fund is available in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, a

The SWEF Enterprise Fund provides up to £2,000 for young people starting or developing their businesses. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout the year. The funding is avail

The Charles Robert Bell Fund provides grants up to £3,000 for supporting people with mental health issues in North Tyneside. The fund is open to organisations working in health and social care. Applic

The Taylor Fund provides educational bursaries up to £1,000 for individuals with connections to the Parish of Newbottle in Sunderland. This is a rolling grant, so you can apply at any time throughout

Each Durham County councillor has a budget to support local community projects. You need to discuss your project with your local county councillor first. They must support your application before it c

The Rural Business Growth Service helps rural businesses in Northumberland grow and expand. You can get support to develop and implement business growth plans. The service aims to create more diverse

The Reeds Grassroots Fund provides grants up to £3,000 for projects that improve life chances in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. This is a rolling grant, which means you can apply at any time througho

The EDF Energy Green Rigg Windfarm Community Fund supports community groups near the Green Rigg Wind Farm in Northumberland. You can get up to £5,000 for community projects. Your group must be within

Newcastle City Council offers funding to help voluntary and community groups run projects and events. The money supports organisations that serve Newcastle residents. You can use the funding for commu

The North East Fund for the Arts provides up to £2,000 to support communities in accessing high quality arts activities. The fund covers the North East of England including Tees Valley, County Durham,

The Port of Tyne Community Action Fund provides grants up to £5,000 for people affected by hardship. The fund supports those living in areas of disadvantage across Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside

The Henderson Family Fund provides up to £1,000 to support young people facing hardship in Northumberland. The money helps enhance educational opportunities for young people who need extra support. Bo

The Playschemes Fund provides up to £8,000 to support summer playschemes that tackle school holiday hunger. The fund is available for organisations in Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tynes