Funds with a May deadline
A round up of grants with deadlines coming up in May 2025 relevant for groups and charities in County Durham, Tees Valley and the wider North East.
Please read the Grant Guidelines of each fund before you start your application.
Kype Muir Wind Farm Community Fund
Apply by Friday 2 May 2025 | Up to £30,000 | Click here to apply
The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects in:
- Strathaven & Glassford
- Stonehouse
- Lesmahagow
- Sandford and Upper Avondale community councils
- Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead community council areas
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
Marr Wind Farm Community Fund
Apply by Friday 16 May 2025 | Up to £3,000 | Click here to apply
The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects in:
- Barnburgh
- Brodsworth
- Hickleton
- High Melton
- Marr
- Sprotbrough & Cusworth
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
Hazlehead Wind Farm Community Fund
Apply by Friday 30 May 2025 | Up to £5,000 | Click here to apply
The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects in Dunford Parish.
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
Heysham South Wind Farm Community Fund
Apply by Friday 23 May 2025 | Up to £7,000 | Click here to apply
The fund supports community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects in:
- Heaton-with-Oxcliffe
- Heysham
- Middleton
- Overton
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
Grants without deadlines
Change Lives Today
No deadline | Up to £3,000 | Click here to apply
The Change Lives Today fund, supports people facing poverty and hardship by funding community groups that are increasing access to everyday essentials for local people. It was previously known as the Poverty Hurts fund.
Here are some examples of the type of funding you can apply for:
- Food-related projects, including ‘holiday hunger’ projects
- Activities that reduce isolation
- Advice on energy consumption and payments
- Benefit eligibility checks or debt advice
Care Leavers’ Future Fund
No deadline | Up to £1,000 | Click here to apply
The Care Leavers’ Future Fund provides grants to support young care leavers aged 17 to 25 to help with their education, training or employment.
Here are some examples of the type of funding you can apply for:
- Vocational training programmes
- College courses
- Training courses
- Equipment needed for training
- Contribution towards childcare costs
- Clothes for job interviews
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
Need help?
If you have any questions or need help completing your application, our team are here for you. Get in touch with us on email or phone.
0191 378 6340
