Finding funding for projects and activities can be a challenge, so we’ve brought together information about funding opportunities. If you know of other grants or funding sources, please let us know by emailing Northumberlandgreenhub@gmail.com.
Community Foundation
The Community Foundation covers the north east of England and matches donors with community causes. It supports small, local charities and community organisations through grants and help from its network. It runs regular webinars and events to enable organisations to find out more about applying for funding and developing governance. Find out more about the oranisation and how to apply for funding.
In particular, the Community Foundation has £500,000 to award to community organisations for environmental and climate-related activities across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Find out more here.
Jean Cartman Wilder Communities Award
This award supports and champions the work of local groups across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside that are connecting people with nature and wildlife.
Application details:
- Eligibility: Open to all community groups within Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside areas.
- Deadline: Friday 16th January 2026 at 5pm
- Winner Announced: Tuesday 3rd February 2025
Royal Countryside Fund
£250,000 is available to support rural community-led activities in Northumberland. Organisations can apply for up to £30,000 over a period of 18 months to deliver activities along the themes of powering up rural communities and increasing environmental sustainability.
https://www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/how-we-help/rural-communities/
Northumberland County Council Environment & Climate Fund
The fund will open for applications from February 2nd 2026. £50,000 in grants will be available for local environmental and community projects.
Community groups, charities, CICs, social enterprises, town and parish councils and inclusive faith groups can apply for grants ranging from £250 to £5,000.
Projects must support initiatives focused on reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainability.
The National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery has a large number of programmes with grants ranging from £300 to £500,000.
National Lottery Awards for All – this is a quick way of applying for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £20,000 for up to two years. It is suitable for voluntary or community organisations. Applications are currently open.
Reaching Communities England – this fund offers a larger amount of funding (over £20,001) for projects that last up to five years. It’s aimed at projects that work with their community – whether that a geographic community or people with similar interests or life experiences.
Partnerships – this offers a larger amount of funding (over £20,001) for organisations that work together with a shared set of goals to help their community thrive – whether that’s a geographic community or people with similar interests or life experiences.
Other funding streams are also available from the National Lottery, so its well worth looking in detail at their website.
idox GrantFinder
GrantFinder is a funding database covering local, national and international sources of funding. It has an online search toolkit, plus sign up to weekly newsletters or personalised alerts.
Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust gives away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and community groups. There are a range of packs to choose from. There are two deliveries a year, in March and November. Applications are currently being taken for tree packs to be delivered in March 2025. Applications are expected to close in January or sooner, depending on stock availability.
The Tree Council – Branching Out Fund
Open to schools, community groups and Tree Warden Networks with grants from £250 to £2500 for tree, orchard and hedge planting, or non-plastic tree guards and mulch.
Now closed.
Forestry Commission
Advice about a range of funding opportunities for tree planting, including the Woodland Creation Planning Grant and the England Woodland Creation Offer etc.
Paid for service for individual users £17 per month or £125 per year. Also memberships for organisations. Monthly Newsletter is FREE to sign up to.
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