County Durham Community Foundation
Description
County Durham Community Foundation is an independent grant-making charity. They promote lasting charitable giving by bringing together donors with their chosen causes, through well targeted grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people. Grants support local voluntary-led organisations and projects that have an incredible impact in their community.
Eligible activity
Various funds are available and cover a wide range of activity including training for volunteers and coaches, equipment and the cost of events.
Applicants are encouraged to complete a standard application form and the foundation will match the application to the most appropriate fund.
Exclusions
Exclusions will vary depending on the fund but applications for feasibility studies, improvements to land or buildings not open or accessible to the general public, feasibility studies, retrospective funding, salaries (unless for a few hours per week) or contingency amounts will not be accepted by any fund.
Available funding
Applications for £2,000 are encouraged.
Who can apply
The grants support community and volunteer led organisations as well as individuals and families in need.
Applications must evidence the need for the funding, community involvement and value for money.
Deadlines
Deadlines vary for various funds. Please visit the County Durham Community Foundation website for more information.