Community Foundation North East is a place-based funder focused on strengthening communities across the North East of England through small grants, local partnerships, and targeted funds. Its giving emphasizes children and young people, social inclusion and belonging, and community-led environmental action, with a particular interest in underserved or isolated people in Newcastle, Northumberland, Gateshead, and nearby areas. It also appears to support hardship relief and access to educational opportunity for young people, especially through named funds with clear geographic priorities.
Primarily small grants in the $1,000-$10,000 range, often through named funds with specific geographic and thematic priorities. Some programs are rolling, while others use public deadlines; eligibility can include both organizations and individuals depending on the fund.
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Check the specific fund closely for geography and eligibility, since some opportunities are limited to certain districts or even individuals. Apply by the posted closing date for deadline-based funds, and use rolling application windows for ongoing funds; proposals should clearly show local benefit, community impact, and alignment with the fund’s theme (youth, inclusion, or environment).
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation North East that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organisations delivering work for people aged over 65 in the listed North East areas.
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Who can apply: Community groups within the specified radius of the wind farm, with priority given to those within 3km.
Deadline: 21 September 2026
Who can apply: Organisations supporting young people aged 10 to 25 in Tyne and Wear.
Deadline: 19 October 2026
Who can apply: Organisations in Northumberland supporting young people aged 10 to 25.
Deadline: 26 October 2026
Who can apply: Community groups working with residents aged 65 and over. Organisations in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland apply through Community Foundation North East; County Durham organisations apply through Point North.
Deadline: Applications opened Monday 19 January; closing date not stated.
Who can apply: Organisations undertaking eligible capital projects within Gateshead.
Deadline: Rolling grant
Who can apply: Individuals and organisations supporting or pursuing environmental and green career opportunities in the listed areas.
Deadline: Rolling grant
Who can apply: Organisations delivering STEM activities in the listed North East areas.
Deadline: Rolling grant
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Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.