Moor House Wind Farm Community Fund

Apply by Friday 25 April 2025 | Up to £7,000 | Click here to apply

The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects in Darlington, specifically in:

• Barmpton
• Bishopton
• Brafferton
• East and Newbiggin
• Great Burdon
• Great Stainton
• Little Stainton
• Sadberge
• And these communities on the north of the A1150 and east of the A167: Beaumont Hill, Coatham Mundeville, Harrogate Hill and Whinfield

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Benches for the benefit of the local community
• Equipment to support a community event
• Improving energy efficiency of a local sports club or community building

Lambs Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

Apply by Friday 25 April 2025 | Up to £3,000 | Click here to apply

The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects in County Durham and Stockton-on-Tees, specifically:

• Stillington & Whitton
• Bishopton
• Foxton
• Great Stainton
• Little Stainton
• Grindon
• Bishopton Crossings
• Thorpe Thewles
• Carlton

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Benches for the benefit of the local community
• Equipment to support a community event
• Improving energy efficiency of a local sports club or community building

Atom Futures Fund (Part 1)

Apply by Sunday 6 April 2025 | Up to £250 | Click here to apply

The fund supports Year 13 sixth form students in County Durham who are from low-income backgrounds, in the care system, or are young carers to pursue undergraduate studies at any of the UK’s 24 Russell Group universities.

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Travel costs for a university open day
• Textbooks and equipment to support your learning
• Books and industry specific resources such as a subscription to a computer or technology magazine
• Clothes for interviews

Grants without deadlines

The Belmont Fund

No deadline | Up to £2,000 | Click here to apply

The fund provides grants to community groups, voluntary organisation and the local community in Belmont, County Durham.

Examples of projects this fund can support include:

• Upgrade to communal shared equipment
• Activities that reduce isolation and bring people together
• Youth provision for local young people
• Projects which improve the mental health of local people

SWEF Business Grant

No deadline | Between £500 and £2,000 | Click here to apply

The fund provides grants to support young people in County Durham and Tees Valley to grow their businesses.

Examples of what the grant can be used for include:

• Equipment that will help a business increase production where there is proven demand
• Materials/stock for a new product line
• Prototypes
• Website/booking system build