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Apply For A Grant

We have over 80 different funds that you are able to apply to with one main application form for groups and a further application form for groups working with children and young people. We mix-and-match applications to the most appropriate fund behind the scenes, so you don’t need to worry about which fund is right for you. If in doubt, please telephone the office before you submit an application.

We give money to all districts in County Durham and Darlington: Chester-le-Street, Derwentside, Durham City, Easington, Sedgefield, Teesdale, Wear Valley and Darlington.

Click here to find out how to apply for a grant

Grants for Groups

Grants for Individuals

Current Grant Programmes

County Durham Foundation always has a variety of grant programmes running with new ones being added all the time. We support groups, projects and individuals mainly in County Durham and Darlington, although you may be eligible for one of our individual grants if you live in the north east. You can hold more than one grant from us at a time from different funds. You do not have to be a registered charity to receive a grant from us, but you must be a not-for-profit organisation that is benevolent, charitable or philanthropic established to alleviate disadvantage in your local community.

Click here for a list of our current funds and grant programmes for groups.
Click here for a list of our current funds and grant programmes for individuals.

Please check this list to ensure that we have money available to support what you wish to apply for before submitting an application. Also remember to check this list regularly – remember new funds are added all the time.

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How to apply for a grant

For more information about how to apply for a grant to help a group or project click here to download our free Guidelines for Groups booklet. If you are looking to apply for a grant for yourself or another individual, click here to download a free Guidelines for Individuals booklet. We strongly recommend that you read these Guidelines before submitting an application.

If you have any problems using this area of our website please fill out our feedback form and let us know.

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Application forms for Groups

Click here for a full list of our current funds and grant programmes for groups.

New procedure for Group and Project Applications

An Expression of Interest form should be completed in the first instance instead of a full application form. If County Durham Foundation feels that your project meets the criteria for one of its funds we will then request that you complete a full application. This system will ensure that you do not spend time completing a full and detailed application for a project that may not be supported.

Click here to download our Expression of Interest form for Groups or Projects
Fill in an expression of interest form online

Please note that the following funds do not require the completion of an Expression of Interest form:

The Banks Group
We also operate two funds on behalf of HJ Banks & Co ltd which have their own application form and guidelines. The Sheraton Park Community Benefits Fund and The Banks Community Fund.
Click here for The Banks Community Fund Guidelines.
Click here for The Banks Community Fund Expression of Interest Form.
Click here for The Banks Community Fund full Application Form.

The Esh Charitable Trust
Click here for The Esh Charitable Trust Guidelines.
Click here for The Esh Charitable Trust Application Form.

Healthy Living Activities Pot
Click here for the Healthy Living Activities Pot Application Form

Application forms for Individuals

Click here for a full list of our current funds and grant programmes for individuals.

Click here for the Young People and Education Bursary Fund Guidelines and Application Form.
(This fund is supported by EBAC, Guy Readman, Alex Worrall and David and Barbara Watson)
Click here for the Britsh American Tobacco Skills Development Bursary Guidelines and Application Form
Click here for the Hylton House Fund Guidelines.
Click here for the Hylton House Fund Application Form.
Click here for the John T Shuttleworth Ropner Memorial Fund Guidelines.
Click here for the John T Shuttleworth Ropner Memorial Fund Application Form.
Click here for the Stanhope Castle School Charitable Trust Guidelines.
Click here for the Stanhope Castle School Charitable Trust Application Form.
Click here for the Wright Funk Fund Guidelines.
Click here for the Wright Funk Fund Application Form
Click here for the Shotley Park Children's Fund Guidelines.
Click here for the Shotley Park Children's Fund Application.

Social Deprivation Indices

A key requirement of community foundations is to ensure that their grants process targets the most needy and deprived sectors within their local community. Enter a postcode to display a table of demographic data relating to the region.

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