Grants in Tees Valley: what is open now
As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 24 live grants for organisations in Tees Valley. 8 close in the next 30 days, the first on 1 November 2026, 9 are open all year and 1 was added this week.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Every grant on this page is limited to Tees Valley or to a town, district or council area within it, as named by the funder. Funders with open grants here include Point North, Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and The Woodsmith Foundation. Because each one is local, far fewer organisations can apply than for a national fund. Grants open across all of North East England are on our North East England page.
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High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme (County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton)
Point North (High Sheriff of County Durham)
The High Sheriff Youth Awards Scheme celebrates young people and the community groups that help them make a positive difference. It is run by Point North with the High Sheriff of County Durham. It covers County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. Shortlisted groups receive grants of between £1,500 and £5,000 at an awards ceremony in early February 2027. The funder is especially interested in groups that support young people with their mental health. It also wants to hear from groups that work with young offenders or help young people stay away from crime, and groups that help young people become positive role models in their communities. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your group must have charitable aims. Voluntary and community groups, registered charities and CICs can all apply. In the past, groups have used their awards for trips and activities, including residential trips. They have also bought materials and resources for their youth group, run training and development workshops for young people, and paid for food and refreshments. These are just a few examples of how an award can be used. Applications close on 8 November 2026. You nominate your own group using the online form. Point North aims to give you a decision by Friday 18 December 2026. Keep two practical points in mind. First, you can only nominate your own group, not someone else's. Second, if your group received an award from this scheme in February 2026, you cannot apply this time. If you are shortlisted, you must be available to attend the ceremony in early February 2027, so check your diary before you apply. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-youth-awards-26/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Support for activities that increase participation in folk art traditions
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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.
Grants for young people (up to 21) to pursue musical ambition
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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.
£1000 bursary in memory of Alan Hull (Lindisfarne) which recognises one young song writer each year
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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.
The Teesside Charity Christmas Giving Fund 2026
The Teesside Charity
The Teesside Charity's Christmas Giving Fund helps local charities, community groups and schools run Christmas campaigns for people across the Tees Valley. It is for organisations supporting individuals and families who might otherwise struggle to enjoy Christmas. You can apply for up to £500. Support may come as vouchers or as financial help, depending on your request and what suits it best. The money could pay for Christmas gifts for children and families, food and hampers, supermarket or other essential vouchers, and Christmas activities or experiences. It could also help people facing financial hardship. Other Christmas projects that directly benefit people in your local community may be considered too. The fund suits you if you can show a clear, meaningful benefit for people who find Christmas a difficult time. The charity will look at how many people will benefit, the level of need and how the support will make a difference. Applications opened on 16 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026. The pot is limited, so the fund may close earlier if it receives a high volume of applications. Apply as early as you can. The charity may not be able to support every application it receives. You do not need to have had support from The Teesside Charity before. If this is your first request, you will need to provide references. The form is short and simple. The charity wants to understand who you support, what you are planning and why the help is needed. Official source: https://www.teessidecharity.org.uk/funds/the-christmas-2026-giving-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Longpasture Solar Farm Community Fund (Darlington)
Point North
The Longpasture Solar Farm Community Fund gives grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 to charities and community groups near the Longpasture Solar Farm in Darlington. Point North runs the fund. Its aim is to fight poverty and enrich lives in local communities. The fund is for groups within a 10-mile radius of the solar farm. The page lists Darlington, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Sedgefield and Stockton-on-Tees. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your organisation must have charitable aims and an annual income under £500,000. The money can support new or existing projects that tackle poverty and create opportunities and activities for local people. Examples include equipment and capital items, coaching or training, project and sessional costs, travel, repairs and capacity building. You can also ask for a contribution to core or running costs if your organisation typically spends less than £500,000 a year. IT equipment is capped at £1,500. Some costs are not covered. These include vehicles or minibuses, building or buying premises or land, contingency funding, and deficit or retrospective funding. Faith groups can apply for projects that are open to the whole community and have wider social benefits. The fund will not pay for activities mainly about worship or proselytising. You need to apply by 22 November 2026. Applications go through Point North's online portal. The funder aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. Read the guidelines in full before you start, as they contain the full list of what the fund will and will not pay for. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/longpasture-solar-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Atom Futures Fund (Part 1) 2026
Point North (Atom Bank)
The Atom Futures Fund (Part 1) gives small grants to Year 13 students in the North East who want to go on to undergraduate study at one of the UK's 24 Russell Group universities. Point North runs the fund for Atom Bank. It aims to encourage students from low-income backgrounds, young carers and young people in the care system to apply to these universities. You can apply for up to £250. The money can help with things like preparing for interviews, travel to interviews, clothes for interviews, books and other resources, materials and equipment. This list gives examples and does not include everything. The fund is for students at state-funded schools, sixth forms and academies in County Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley and Tyne and Wear. You need to be eligible for Free School Meals or equivalent, in the care system, or a young carer. Apply by 1 November 2026. Point North aims to give you a decision within six weeks of receiving your completed application. It aims to issue successful grants in January 2027. One important point: your application will only be processed once a named member of staff at your school verifies your details. If you receive a Part 1 grant and go on to study at a Russell Group university, you can later apply for Part 2 funding. Part 2 offers further support if you take up your place and continue your studies into the second term and beyond. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/atom-futures-fund-part1/. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/atom-futures-fund-part1/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Woodsmith Foundation Community Grants
The Woodsmith Foundation
The Woodsmith Foundation's Community Grants fund local projects that do good things in their communities. You can apply for capital or revenue grants of between £2,001 and £10,000. The final 2026 round closes at 10am on 5 November 2026, and there is £120,000 to share in this round. The Foundation will support projects that increase opportunities for better life chances. It also funds projects that improve lives and places, or tackle issues that harm local people. A third focus is bringing people together through local spaces, resources and activities that offer pleasure, learning or community action. Priority goes to projects that support people most at disadvantage, including those facing barriers that lead to inequality. The fund suits organisations working in the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland, the Borough of Scarborough or the North York Moors National Park. Funding is split into two upper limits, with specific categories set out in a table in the 2026 Community Grants Guidance. The guidance also explains which types of organisation can apply and which projects are funded, so read it before you start. You apply through an online form. You can save your progress and come back later. Saved links last 30 days, and file uploads are not saved, so add your files last. If you cannot apply online, the Foundation will work with you to find another way. Keep in mind that you can only apply once in 12 months. If you receive between £7,000 and £10,000, the Foundation will also hold a follow-up meeting with you to discuss outcomes. Official source: https://www.woodsmithfoundation.org.uk/apply-now. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Funders with open grants in Tees Valley
- Point North (7 open)
- Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland (6 open)
- The Woodsmith Foundation (2 open)
- GrantScape (funded by Ashcourt Group) (1 open)
- GrantScape (funded by Augean North) (1 open)
- GrantScape (Netro Energy) (1 open)
- Hartlepool Borough Council (Hartlepool Board) (1 open)
- Middlesbrough Council (1 open)
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 18 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 3 |
| Over £100,000 | 0 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 3 |
All open grants in Tees Valley (24)
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Supporting communities to access high quality arts activities
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Northumberland. Applications close on 27 April 2026. You can use the money to help your community take part in arts projects and activities. The fund aims to make arts more accessible to local people. No specific eligibility criteria or match funding requirements are mentioned in the available information.
Woodsmith Foundation Small Grants for Everyday Essentials and Activities
The Woodsmith Foundation
The Woodsmith Foundation offers small grants of between £50 and £2,000 to help organisations do good things in their communities. This is a new offer for 2026. It is designed as a quicker, simpler route for smaller items that need to be bought sooner. Community organisations can use the money to buy the items they need to run their group. All organisations can also apply for kit, equipment, qualifications, or time-limited activities delivered over six months. The guidance document explains in full what you can apply for, so read it before you start. The fund suits organisations working in the Borough of Redcar and Cleveland, the Borough of Scarborough or the North York Moors National Park. The Foundation had smaller grassroots groups especially in mind. If your project is longer or larger, or involves a contribution to a building, the Foundation's Community Grants may suit you better. There is no single closing date. Applications received by the last Monday of each month go to that month's decision panel. You will hear the decision within two weeks. If you are successful, you have six months from the date of your offer letter to spend the grant. Reporting is kept light, with the main focus on a photograph. The total pot for 2026 is £70,000. One practical tip: the online form lets you save and resume, but it does not save file uploads. Upload your files last. If you cannot complete the form online, contact the Foundation and they will work with you to find the best way for you to apply. Official source: https://www.woodsmithfoundation.org.uk/apply-now. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
The 1989 Willan Charitable Trust
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
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.
Point North Neurological Wellbeing Fund
Point North
The Neurological Wellbeing Fund from Point North helps people of all ages who live with a long-term neurological condition. It pays for specialist equipment, therapy programmes and training that make everyday life easier and more manageable. You can ask for up to £1,000. The fund covers adaptive equipment, such as walkers, sensory toys, specialist trikes, adapted buggies, car seat adaptors and wheelchair attachments. It can also pay for rehabilitation support, including communication devices and specialist software, and for professional sessions such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, food therapy and behavioural therapy. Activities or resources that help people stay connected, active and engaged with others can be funded too. It suits people in County Durham, Darlington or the Tees Valley with a diagnosed neurological condition. Examples include stroke, brain injury, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy, though the list is not complete. If you are unsure whether your condition counts, get in touch with Point North. There is no deadline, so an application can be made at any time. Point North aims to give a decision within six weeks of receiving a complete application. One important point: you cannot apply on your own. An appropriate person must submit the application as your referrer or sponsor. This could be a frontline worker, careers advisor, social worker or a support worker from a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation. The fund will not pay for items already bought or activities that have already happened, so apply before you spend. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/neurological-wellbeing-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Point North Youth Opportunities Fund
Point North
The Youth Opportunities Fund from Point North gives grants of up to £500 to talented young people under 24 who live in County Durham. It is for young people who excel in a particular field but face barriers that hold them back from reaching their potential. The money can pay for competition and entry fees, specialist coaching and training, lessons and tuition, travel costs, essential accommodation, and specialist equipment, kit or clothing. You cannot apply on your own behalf. An appropriate person must make the application for you and act as your referrer or sponsor. This should be a frontline professional who is well placed to spot young people most in need of support, such as a coach, teacher, trainer, or a support worker from a relevant registered charity or public sector organisation. There is no deadline, so applications can be made at any time. Point North aims to give a decision within 8 weeks of receiving a completed application. Point North wants a good spread of funding across County Durham. If several applications come from the same team, club or school, the coach may be asked to prioritise young people who would struggle financially, or those with the most potential to progress to an elite level. One important caveat: the fund will not pay for items already bought or activities that have already happened, so apply well before you need the money. It also does not cover private school or specialist education term fees, overseas training or education, or anything statutory services should provide. If you have had support from this programme in the last 12 months, you cannot apply again yet. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/youth-opportunities-fund-2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Point North Care Leavers Fund (Individuals)
Point North
The Care Leavers Fund (Individuals) from Point North gives grants of up to £1,000 to care leavers aged 18 to 25 in County Durham and the Tees Valley. It helps with the cost of essentials and practical support that you would not ordinarily have access to. By care leavers, Point North means young people who have left, or are in the process of leaving, the care system. The fund can help when you move into a new home and cannot access a statutory home pack. For example, it can cover food, fuel or ongoing tenancy advice. It can also pay for items such as laptops and home furniture. Health and welfare support is available for care leavers in immediate need, facing poverty or suffering the effects of harm. Other examples include driving lessons, clothes for an interview, mentoring in your first job, and education or training costs such as books, IT equipment, fees and pastoral support when you move to university. This list is not complete. If you are unsure whether your request is covered, you can get in touch. There is no deadline, so you can apply at any time. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. One important point: you cannot apply on your own. An appropriate person must make the application for you and act as your referrer or sponsor. This could be a career adviser, social worker or support worker. The fund also will not pay for things that have already happened. It will not replace statutory or public funding either. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/care-leavers-fund-individuals-2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Create free accountLongpasture Solar Farm Community Fund (Darlington)
Point North
The Longpasture Solar Farm Community Fund gives grants of between £2,000 and £5,000 to charities and community groups near the Longpasture Solar Farm in Darlington. Point North runs the fund. Its aim is to fight poverty and enrich lives in local communities. The fund is for groups within a 10-mile radius of the solar farm. The page lists Darlington, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Sedgefield and Stockton-on-Tees. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your organisation must have charitable aims and an annual income under £500,000. The money can support new or existing projects that tackle poverty and create opportunities and activities for local people. Examples include equipment and capital items, coaching or training, project and sessional costs, travel, repairs and capacity building. You can also ask for a contribution to core or running costs if your organisation typically spends less than £500,000 a year. IT equipment is capped at £1,500. Some costs are not covered. These include vehicles or minibuses, building or buying premises or land, contingency funding, and deficit or retrospective funding. Faith groups can apply for projects that are open to the whole community and have wider social benefits. The fund will not pay for activities mainly about worship or proselytising. You need to apply by 22 November 2026. Applications go through Point North's online portal. The funder aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. Read the guidelines in full before you start, as they contain the full list of what the fund will and will not pay for. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/longpasture-solar-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Questions
What grants are open in Tees Valley right now?
Today GrantMatch lists 24 live grants limited to Tees Valley or places within it. 8 close in the next 30 days and 9 have no fixed deadline.
Who funds grants in Tees Valley?
Today the funders with the most open grants here are Point North, Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and The Woodsmith Foundation. Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.
Are UK-wide grants included?
No. This page only lists grants that name Tees Valley or a place inside it, so it is not padded with national funds. Organisations here can also apply for grants open across North East England and the whole UK, which are on our North East England and UK-wide pages.
How do you check these grants?
We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK, councils and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.