County Durham Community Foundation

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Funding in England

Registered Charity Number: 1047625

Description

Fund name	Grants for groups fund (includes 'Community Grants Programme' focused on sustaining health and wellbeing, and reducing inequalities).
Grant size	Depends on grant programme, ranges from £2,000 up to £150,000.
Funder's interests	To build more confident communities across County Durham.
Activities supported	Charities, voluntary-led organisations and projects that have an impact in their community, enabling them to continue their work and make vital improvements to their service.
Themes	Health Children and young people Arts and culture Elderly People with disabilities Projects providing services in the community Improving the local environment
Inclusions	Work within communities to address local needs (For example, to improve health and wellbeing). Capital items and equipment (including IT equipment). Repair costs. Activity costs (For example, equipment and materials).
Exclusions	General appeals Building or buying premises Purchase of vehicles
How to apply	Read the Community grant guidelines and apply online.
Deadline	Applications for Community Grants can be submitted at any time. There are no closing dates for applications.

Contact information

0191 378 6340

info@cdcf.org.uk

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