Finding a funder is the easy part. The hard part is working out which of their programmes you're actually eligible for — and not wasting a week on an application that was never a fit. This guide lists Community Foundation North East's currently open programmes so you can check the basics before you commit.
Open Community Foundation North East programme right now
- General grants (Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)
North East England. Organisations based in Tyne & Wear or Northumberland can make a general grant application at any time of year (alongside ~300 named donor funds). Grant sizes vary by fund. Open (rolling).
Each programme links to Community Foundation North East's official page. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines there before applying — funders update their pages, and "rolling" does not mean funding is guaranteed.
Before you apply to Community Foundation North East
- Check the eligibility basics first: where you work, the type of organisation you are, who you help, and the realistic size of grant you can deliver.
- Look at who Community Foundation North East has funded recently — recent grants are the best signal of whether your work fits their priorities.
- Don't rely on one funder. The charities that win consistently keep a live shortlist of several well-matched opportunities, not a single bet.
See which of these you're eligible for — in seconds
Tell GrantNest about your charity once — cause, region, beneficiaries, income and what you're funding — and we match you against live UK tenders and verified open grant programmes like these, then show you the few you're genuinely eligible for.
GrantNest helps you discover and draft funding opportunities. We are not affiliated with Community Foundation North East. We don't guarantee you'll win funding, and nothing here is financial or legal advice. Programme details verified 2026-06-13.