Supporting people with practical cost-of-living interventions in North East England
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North East England
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The Mayor's Opportunity Fund supports people facing cost-of-living pressures in North East England. Grants are available up to £7,500. The fund covers County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. Applications close on 27 July 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be an organisation, not an individual
- Must operate in or serve people in North East England
This fund is for organisations based in or serving people across North East England, including County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, and the Tyneside and Sunderland areas. It focuses on practical support for people struggling with the cost of living. Individual applicants are not eligible.
Regions
Fund name: The Mayor's Opportunity FundGrant Type: Organisation Location(s): County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland Max grant size: £7500Closing Date: 27/07/2026
Apply through the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. The fund is open to organisations, so make sure your group is eligible before applying.
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