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Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford)

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland pays for charitable projects that benefit people living in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford Community Council area in Aberdeenshire. It is provided by Nadara, the owner of the Gordonstown Hill Wind Farm. It was set up in 2013 and is expected to run for the life of the wind farm, around 25 years. Grants start at £500. There is no maximum award, but you are asked to bear in mind the size of the annual donation to the fund, which was just over £24,000 in 2020. If you are thinking of asking for more than £5,000, contact Foundation Scotland before you apply. You can apply at any time. There are no set deadlines, and a local panel meets as and when needed to consider applications. The fund suits groups, businesses and organisations working for the benefit of the three communities. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your project should fit the Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford Community Action Plan 2015, which sets out local priorities. The panel prefers awards for capital items or capital projects rather than revenue costs such as travel or subsidising activities. One practical point: the panel likes to see that you have explored other sources of funding, used local suppliers where possible, consulted the people who will benefit and considered working in partnership. Full funding is only considered in exceptional circumstances. If your project needs less than £500, the community council runs a separate micro-grant scheme for grants of up to £500. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/gordonstown-auchterless-inverkeithny-fisherford. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation is a fund run by Foundation Scotland. It was set up by Bill and Lorraine Budge to support charitable organisations whose work focuses on the health, education and well-being of children and young people. Grants are for up to £1,000. The fund is particularly interested in groups working in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. It will also consider organisations from across the UK, and the page says it supports work that operates nationally and internationally. This fund suits charities and community groups that work with children and young people, especially in the north-east of Scotland. Any applicant must meet Foundation Scotland's common eligibility criteria. The exclusions on the "What we can't fund" page apply to this fund too. The key practical point is that applications are by invitation only. You cannot simply send in a request. The page does not give a closing date. If you want to ask about the criteria or the fund's priorities, the page lists a Funds Adviser as the contact. There is also a central systems support team for questions about the application process and technical issues. The page also links to the questions on the application form, so you can see what is asked, and to a list of projects the fund has funded before. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bill-and-lorraine-budge-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports seven communities in the Scottish Borders: Hobkirk, Denholm & District, Hawick & District, Newcastleton & District, Southdean, Upper Liddesdale & Hermitage, Upper Teviotdale and Borthwick Water. Foundation Scotland works with these communities, but it is a devolved fund. That means each community has its own arrangements, because that is what the communities preferred. The fund aims to support the wellbeing and sustainability of these communities. It backs charitable activities that make a positive difference to people's lives and to the economic, social or environmental sustainability of the local area. It can also support activity that fits this purpose and the community's own priorities, which may be set out in a Community Action Plan, Local Place Plan or similar document. Each community receives a share of the annual payment, which makes up 64% of the total fund. The host community of Hobkirk receives two shares and the other communities receive one share each. There is no fixed grant size. Each community distributes its share differently, so key dates vary too. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in an area of benefit can apply to the local funds. Read the application criteria and the information on what cannot be funded first. Local administrative organisations may also have their own specific criteria. One practical point: you cannot simply apply to Foundation Scotland for a single grant. If your project benefits more than one community, you will need to contact each community separately. For questions about how the fund works in your area, contact your Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/pines-burn-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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EDF power solutions Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Fund (Avonbridge and Standburn)

Foundation Scotland

£150 - £4,500Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland, provided by EDF power solutions, supports community projects that benefit people living in Avonbridge and Standburn in the Falkirk area. The money comes from the Burnhead Moss Wind Farm. You can ask for between £150 and £4,500. Grants can help with a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and activity. Applications can be submitted at any time, so there is no closing date. Foundation Scotland will assess and decide the outcome within eight weeks. An assessor will usually phone you for a short conversation about your project. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Avonbridge and Standburn can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. If your group is based outside the fund area, your application will be considered case by case and must show a clear benefit for local residents. If you need more than £4,500, or want a multi-year grant of up to 3 years, speak to Foundation Scotland first. Please do not apply for a larger or multi-year grant without that conversation. The fund cannot support anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities, or anything that would bring EDF power solutions or Foundation Scotland into disrepute. Small grants under £150 are not available at present. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/burnhead-moss-avonbridge-and-standburn. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Supporting capital projects within Gateshead

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £25,000North East England

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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Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund gives grants to organisations that benefit the residents of Kendal. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Past projects show the kind of work the fund supports. They include refurbishing a community facility for homeless people, a climbing wall for children and young people with disabilities, and an intergenerational art project for visually impaired people. The fund has a long history. The Dowker Bindloss Charity was formed in 1987 from the merger of Miss Dowker's Spinsters Hospital, which dates from 1831, and the Will of Agnes Sarah Bindloss (1895). Trusteeship of the charity was transferred from Kendal Town Council to Cumbria Community Foundation in April 2012. All applications are made through the online application portal. The funder's page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth reading before you start. One practical point: awards are normally capped at £1,000 and cover one year, so plan your project budget and timescale around that. If you would like more information about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson at Cumbria Community Foundation on 01900 825760 or by email at sarah@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/dowker-bindloss-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £10,000Scotland

The River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund from Foundation Scotland supports charitable projects and activities that mainly benefit residents of Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich and Kilmaha in Argyll and Bute. It is part of the wider River Avich Hydro Community Benefit Fund, which is provided by Awesome Energy Dalriada, the community benefit society that runs the River Avich hydro-power scheme. You can apply for up to £10,000. Awards can cover equipment, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations and feasibility studies, and repair or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should fit the themes in the Dalavich Improvement Group Community Action Plan: housing development, community assets, young people, arts and heritage, transport solutions, environmental projects, economic initiatives, and health and wellbeing services. You can apply at any time. Grants are normally for one year, though activity over up to three years is possible. A community panel of up to seven members aims to meet once or twice a year to make decisions. One practical point to know. There is no fixed amount available each year. Dalavich Improvement Group sets it in June, and it depends on the hydro scheme's profitability and other financial commitments. Grants can only be committed from money already held in the fund. You will also need to show how your project considers local suppliers, collaboration, match funding and environmental sustainability. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/river-avich-hydro-open-grants-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Solway Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Solway Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that help children and young adults in the Maryport and Workington areas develop skills for adult life. It is funded by an anonymous donor. The fund can support personal development, activities that improve confidence and life skills, accredited and non-accredited training, and mentoring and peer support. It also backs activities that stop children and young people developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That suits small, focused projects run by charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people locally. It helps to show clearly how your project builds skills that young people can use as they grow up. One thing to know before you start: individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so read them first. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide on the fund page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-solway-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Central Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Central Fund at Suffolk Community Foundation is open all year round. It offers grants of up to £5,000 and includes the Suffolk Giving Fund. The Foundation asks you to use it first, unless you think a named fund on its list suits your organisation better. It is aimed at local charities and community groups in Suffolk. The Foundation considers applications for core costs, project costs and, in some cases, equipment under £5,000. Here is how it works. If no named fund is open for your project, the Central Fund gives you access to the Foundation's small donor funds and the Suffolk Giving Fund. The team will take your application to a suitable small donor fund where possible, subject to timing and availability. Or it may take it to the Suffolk Giving Fund, a rolling programme that awards grants four times a year. Sometimes it will take your application to more than one fund to try to raise the amount secured. There are a few things to keep in mind. Most funds are heavily oversubscribed, so some strong applications are still declined. If no suitable fund is available when you apply, the Foundation may have to decline your application. Only one Suffolk Giving Fund grant can be awarded per organisation in a 12-month period, so contact the team before applying again if you already hold one. Applications are made online through a secure Funding Portal, on a new platform called Plinth that the Foundation is introducing from 1 June 2026. It includes a short eligibility check, and you can save your progress and come back later. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/current-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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DF Capital Foundation Fund

Forever Manchester / DF Capital Foundation

£2,500North West England

The DF Capital Foundation fund offers awards of £2,500 to grassroots community groups in Greater Manchester. It is run by Forever Manchester, which funds and supports community activity across the region. It suits small, local groups. You need to be based in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, and your group's annual income must be less than £75,000. Each award is £2,500. The fund is open for applications now. It closes at 12 noon on 22 October 2026, so you will need to move quickly if you want to apply. Many other Forever Manchester funds are not open at the moment, which makes this one of the few currently taking applications. Forever Manchester manages a number of funds. It asks you to call before you apply, so the team can help you choose the best fund for your group. You can reach the Awards Team on 0161 214 0940 or at awards@forevermanchester.com. They can help with deadline dates, eligibility and criteria, or if you run into any problems. Forever Manchester also publishes FAQs that explain how its funding programmes work and who can apply. Its Supporting Information page covers the documents you need when you submit an application. It is worth reading both before you start. Official source: https://forevermanchester.com/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects close to the Monnaboy Wind Farm, which is off the Monnaboy Road in Greysteel. You can apply for up to £2,500. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN wants its wind farms to bring economic benefits to the local community as well as environmental ones. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers the fund. The fund lists these priorities: projects that give young adults and/or unemployed people the chance to build skills; intergenerational projects; collaborative projects; projects that tackle rural isolation; projects based around community arts; and projects that make better use of community space. Applications close at 1pm on 22 October 2026. If you are thinking of applying, it is worth starting soon. The main thing to check is location. Your organisation must be based within 7km of the wind farm site, measured in a straight line. Applications from groups outside that radius will not fit the fund. If you have questions, the Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application. You can email them or call them using the details on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund backs local community projects around the wind farm. It was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists it among its open grants. You can ask for up to £3,000. The fund is open to projects within a 6km radius of the wind farm, which includes Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. So it suits community groups and organisations rooted in those areas. The fund lists five priorities. These are skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, projects tackling rural isolation, projects based around community arts, and projects that make better use of community space. A project that fits one or more of these will be a natural match. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. That is close, so it is worth checking your project against the priorities and the location rules now. If you have already started an application, the Foundation asks you to carry on using the link emailed to you when you registered. One practical point: your location matters. The page says the fund is for projects in the local area around the wind farm, so organisations outside that radius should look elsewhere. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cloonty Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

The Cloonty Community Benefit Fund offers up to £5,000 to local community projects in Northern Ireland. Gaelectric set it up in 2016 and it is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. CGN says its wind farms should bring real benefits to the people who live nearby, and this fund is one way it does that. The fund is for projects within 6km of the Cloonty Wind Farm site. The area is bounded by the B17 Straid Road to the north, the B62 Ballybogey Road to the west, and the B147 Kirk Road and Ballintea Road to the south and east. The funder lists these priorities: - projects that build skills for young adults and the unemployed - inter-generational projects - collaborative projects - projects that tackle rural isolation - community arts projects - projects that make better use of community space You can ask for up to £5,000. The page does not state a minimum award. The fund closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short if you want to apply. The main practical point is location. Your project must sit inside the 6km area, so check the boundary roads before you start. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists the fund, and its Grants Team can help you with your application. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund gives up to £2,500 to local projects near the Corby Knowe wind farm, off the Parkgate Road in Kells, County Antrim. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 22 October 2026, so time is short. The fund backs projects that educate, raise awareness and show community involvement in work that promotes environmental issues and healthier lifestyles. Priorities include tackling marginalisation and rural isolation; skills development and arts and cultural activities for children and teenagers, including pre-school children; activities and events that bring the community together; better use of existing community venues and outdoor spaces; local environmental and conservation management; and recruiting and developing volunteers so existing community organisations are more sustainable. Location is the key test. Your project must be within 5km of the wind farm site, and your organisation must be based within that 5km radius, measured in a straight line. If you are outside the radius, this fund will not be open to you. Gaelectric set up the fund in 2016. CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company, now manages it, and Community Foundation Northern Ireland administers it. The wind farm has 3 turbines with an output of 5.4MW. The Foundation's Grants Team can support you with your application, and their contact details are on the funder's page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £6,000Northern Ireland

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund backs local projects near the Dunbeg Wind Farm, which sits between Limavady and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. It is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. You can ask for up to £6,000. The fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups whose work fits one or more of these areas: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. This suits groups rooted in the area around the wind farm, with a project that clearly benefits local people. The fund is open for applications now. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm, so the window is short. One practical point matters a lot. Your organisation must be located within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, measured in a straight line. The fund is for local community projects within that same radius. Check your location before you start. If you have already begun an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. The Grants Team at the Community Foundation can support you with your application if you have questions. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Dunmore Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

The Dunmore Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near Dunmore Wind Farm. It was set up so that the wind farm, alongside its environmental benefits, also brings real social and economic benefits to people who live nearby. You can find it among the open grants listed by Community Foundation Northern Ireland. You can apply for up to £2,500. The money is for projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Projects need to be within 10 miles of the wind farm. The fund lists these priorities: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. Choose the ones that best match your project. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. With the deadline close, it is worth getting your application ready now. One practical point to note: your organisation must be located within the 10-mile radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, not by road, so check your location against that rule before you start. If you have already started an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. If you are new to the process, the funder asks you to check first whether your organisation and project are eligible. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £10,000South West England

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme from Quartet Community Foundation is open for applications. It funds organisations in Bristol that work with local children and young people aged 8 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties. You can ask for a grant towards a new or existing activity. Grants can cover core or running costs, project and activity costs, and equipment. The money cannot be used to pay back costs you have already spent, and you should plan to start spending within six months of being awarded the grant. The most you can ask for is £5,000. Partnerships of two or more organisations can apply for up to £10,000, as long as every partner meets the eligibility criteria and the funding is split in a proportionate way between them. The programme gives priority to work that meets the aims in one or more of the four Youth and Play Development Plans. These cover North, South, East Central and City Centre Bristol. The Guide for applicants explains the plans in more detail. Applications close on 26 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Competition is tough. Last round, the amount requested was nearly twice the amount available, and the foundation expects to award about 15 grants this time. Several applications were unsuccessful last time because they did not directly address the plan priorities, so read the guide carefully before you start. The foundation aims to tell applicants its decision within 8 weeks of the closing date. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bristol-youth-and-play-support-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Harwich Haven Authority Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Harwich Haven Authority Fund, run by Suffolk Community Foundation, pays for core costs and project costs for charitable activities in parts of Suffolk. It is open now and closes on 26 October 2026. You can ask for up to £5,000 a year. Multi-year funding may be considered, for up to 3 years, so the most you could receive is £5,000 per year over that time. If you want multi-year funding, say so on your application. The fund is for charitable, voluntary and community groups. Social enterprises can apply too. Your activities must be delivered in the Suffolk postcodes IP1 to IP15. The fund backs projects that do one or more of these things: promote interest in water-based activities, support careers in the maritime sector, maritime safety and the welfare of mariners, protect the environment, or help local communities by improving children's education or people's physical and mental health and wellbeing. It also supports people who are under-privileged or socially excluded, and the LGBTQIA+ community. In this round, the panel is especially keen to see projects that benefit the environment, build community resilience and improve health and wellbeing through nature-based work. One practical point: the foundation asks you to read its grantmaking guidelines before you apply, so you can check that you are eligible. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/harwich-haven-authority-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Awards to organisations in Northumberland supporting young people aged 10 to 25 years

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £1,000North East England

This award is for organisations in Northumberland that support young people aged 10 to 25. It comes from the Northumberland High Sheriff Awards Fund, run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. You can ask for up to £1,000. The fund is for organisations, not individuals. The funder lists the closing date as 26 October 2026. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. New applicants can also read the funder's eligibility information to check that your organisation and your activity are a good fit. If you need support with your application, the funder has a Help and Support page, and a set of FAQs that answers common questions. The funder lists a separate fund with the same purpose for Tyne and Wear. That one covers Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, so it is not for Northumberland groups. One practical point. This fund has a fixed closing date, so it is not open all year. If you miss it, the funder says organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year when no current call matches their needs. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.