The rising cost of food, energy and other essential items is putting pressure on household budgets. People are having to make difficult decisions about what items they can afford and are going without essential items. Funding from our Poverty Hurts appeal is available to groups working to support those affected most by poverty. Grants will support activities that address immediate needs and activities that provide longer term support
Size of grant £10,000
Fund geography County Durham (please note this fund is now closed to applications from Tees Valley)
Programme details
Funding of up to £10,000 is available to continue existing project work or run new activities that:
Who can apply?
Community groups working within County Durham can apply. (All applicants must meet our general criteria which are listed in the guidelines document.
From July 2023, groups who previously received funding can reapply to the Poverty Hurts Fund. The impact report for the first grant must have been completed before submitting a second application to the fund.
What type of funding can you apply for?
Applications will be considered for project costs and organisation running costs
When to apply
Applications can be submitted at any time. Groups should hear the outcome of their application within 4 weeks
Further details are in the Grant Guidelines. Groups should read these carefully before applying.
Please contact a member of the Grants Team on info@cdcf.org.uk if you have any questions or need help with your application.
County Durham Community Foundation