County Durham Community Foundation offer many grants specifically for individuals. Our ability to deliver these grants is only possible thanks to our generous donors and fund holders. Together, these funds provide individuals with opportunities – whether that is the opportunity to fulfil a dream or to gain access to food & shelter when they need it most.
2017-2018 was a record-breaking year, during which County Durham Community Foundation awarded the highest amount of grants to over 1500 groups and individuals totalling over £5 million.
Funds for individuals are available all year round and you can view which ones are currently open for applications below.
It is important to note that the individual themselves is not able to apply for the grant. Any application must be submitted on behalf of the individual by someone else, typically by a referee such as a parent, guardian, care professional or social worker.
As all of our grants have differing terms and conditions, be sure to carefully read through the guidelines for each grant you plan to apply for to ensure you meet the criteria.
Submissions must be completed by an application referee to be eligible for funding.
Up to £500
Funding available for individuals who require financial help in order to achieve their potential as a young cricketer
Learn more and applyUp to £250
Supported by the Durham Johnston Educational Fund, bursaries of up to £250 (£500 in exceptional circumstances) are available to pupils of select schools and colleges in Durham.
Learn more and applyUp to £150
The Fund provides grants of up to £150 to further the education (including social and physical training) of children between the ages of 11 and 19.
Learn more and applyUp to £1,000
Hylton House Trust Fund aims to provide grants to support individuals with cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions to support the purchase of equipment or towards activities that make a significant impact on a person’s health and wellbeing.
Learn more and applyUp to £500
The Miller Wood Bonsall Fund is exclusive to students studying two or more STEM subjects at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington.
Learn more and applyUp to £300
The main focus of Sherburn House Charity’s function is to relieve need and hardship and distress in the North East of England.
Learn more and applyUp to £1,000
There are a variety of different funds in this category which enable people to access different types of education and training.
Learn more and applyUp to £1,000
This fund provides education and training grants to young people (under 25) who are or who have been in the care of, looked after or under a Supervision Order
Learn more and applyUp to £1,000
To support young people with the potential to compete at an international level in sport, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds excelling in a particular skill or achieving against the odds.
Learn more and applyUp to £500
This category is for people who are looking for funding towards essential household items and have a low disposable income and a child or children under the age of 16 living in their household.
Learn more and apply
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