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

Funding

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Deadline

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Location

North East England

Applications

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Overview

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.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be an organisation, not an individual
  • Must operate in or serve people in North East England

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

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.

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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

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

How to apply

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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Last updated: 26 July 2026