Funding Opportunities
Included in this section are summaries of available funding opportunities which community groups may wish to apply for. For more detailed information, community groups are advised to visit the individual website of the funder. Please take note of the timescales / deadlines for applying for funding and the funding criteria which you will need to meet in order to be eligible to apply.
The information contained in this section of the website was correct at the time of publication.
Schroder Charity Trust
Grants are available for UK charities supporting education, communities, the environment, health, arts, culture and heritage.
Funding to Support Local Armed Forces Day Events
Communities that wish to host an Armed Forces Day event (UK) in 2023 can apply for a grant from the Ministry of Defence.
The grant is match-funded, meaning it can cover up to half the total cost of the event, with a maximum value of £10,000 depending on the size and format of the event.
The funding can be used to pay for road closures, decorations, flags and banners, local or national newspapers and radio advertisements, marshalling, security, first aid, insurance, and PA and communications systems such as hand-held radios or other forms of communication for event organisers.
Armed Forces Day takes place every year on the last Saturday of June and is a way for communities to show their support for the men and women of the Armed Forces community.
To apply for this grant, communities must first register their event on the Armed Forces Day website
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/organise-your-own-event/apply-for-funding/
Virtual Funding Information Sessions for 2023
Durham Community Action have a range of funders and grant-giving organisations who have kindly offered to run a series of virtual funding information sessions for representatives of voluntary and community groups across County Durham.
Information will be given on the various funds they have available, how to apply and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.
It is recommended you visit the organisation's websites ahead of booking places for more information on the types of grants and support offered to ensure these sessions are relevant to your organisation.
Fun and Food funding available for Easter holidays2023
Funding is available from the Derwent Valley Partnership (DVP) for activities for children and young people during the Easter 2023 holidays. The scheme aims to support not for profit organisations to deliver enriching holiday activities including healthy food in the DVP area during the Easter holidays.
Applicants can apply for a minimum grant of £500 and must provide a healthy snack, breakfast, lunch or tea as part of the activity.
An application form and guidance notes can be requested from the DVP Team by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07584 479395.
Completed applications and supporting documents (sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) must be received by 12 noon on Wednesday 15 February 2023
Tesco Community Grants (blue tokens) next round of applications open!
The Deadline for application for the April/May/June 2023 in store voting is 23 February 2023.
You can reapply for a grant as long as you have spent your previous funding and sent in your completed report.
If you are a National Organisation or have a few Regional locations, you can apply to more than one region, just look for the nearest one near to where you deliver your work/project.
Get to know your local Tesco Community Champion and ask them to nominate you!
You will get notified to complete an application. There is an automatic slot for one nomination per store.
The grant application is simple, although you must have proof of identity ready to upload onto the form, this can be from a photo you have taken of your chosen ID, you don't need to scan any docs. If you are not a charity, you will need to have two contacts prove their ID.
To be eligible to apply you must be from a charity, a community group or school / nursery, Foodbanks, sports group, resident associations, any not-for-profit group. Some CIC's are excluded, check the website for more information.
The applications are now welcoming any theme that makes a difference but Tesco are still keen to support children, families, loneliness and food insecurities.
You can apply for £500, £1000 or £1500.
To apply, please click the link https://tescocommunitygrants.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/ and scroll down to complete the eligibility checker, you will then receive an email with the application. If you need support with your application, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
