The Woodsmith Foundation’s grant rounds for 2024 are now open once again.
Apply here: https://www.woodsmithfoundation.org.uk/apply-now
Community Grants
Woodsmith’s Community Grants will be open for 3 rounds once again this year and the deadlines for accepting applications are 10am on the 17th of April, the 17th of July and the 31st of October (you may only apply once in 12 months).
The foundation will be accepting applications for funding projects from community organisations across the boroughs of Redcar & Cleveland, Scarborough and North York Moors National Park that will increase opportunities for local people to have better life chances, encourage positive changes either by improving lives/places or tackling issues or bring people together and enrich lives.
Check the guidance notes on their website for eligibility and if you have any questions, please email grants@woodsmithfoundation.org.uk or call Rebecca on 07756 395535 or Leah on 07724 832982.
Grant Information
| How Much: | Up to £5,000. |
| Application Deadline: | Wednesday 17th April at 10am. Wednesday 17th July at 10am. Thursday 31st October at 10am. |
Young & Talented
The Young & Talented grant is open throughout the year (closing at 10am on 31st October) however these are reviewed on a rolling basis and thus people are encouraged to apply as soon as they are able to.
The Woodsmith Foundation will be accepting applications from young people (or from parents, guardians or other such trusted adults) across the boroughs of Redcar & Cleveland, Scarborough and North York Moors National Park with the aim of supporting the progress of talented young people where their family or carer is unable to afford to do so such as expensive competition fees, transport & accommodation costs, specialist coaching & tuition, exam & qualification fees or essential equipment and clothing.
Check the guidance notes on their website for eligibility and if you would like to apply please call Leah on 07724 832982 to discuss your application and request an application form. If you are unable to call please email grants@woodsmithfoundation.org.uk with details of your funding request and a contact telephone number and a member of their team will call you back.
Grant Information
| How Much: | Up to £1,500. |
| Application Deadline: | Thursday 31st October at 10am. |
Expressions of Interest
The Expressions of Interest grant is open throughout the year (closing at 10am on 31st October) however these are reviewed on a rolling basis and thus people are encouraged to apply as soon as they are able to.
The Woodsmith Foundation will be accepting expressions of interest from community organisations across the boroughs of Redcar & Cleveland, Scarborough and North York Moors National Park that will increase opportunities for local people to have better life chances, encourage positive changes either by improving lives/places or tackling issues, build better community connections amongst local people or bring people together and enrich lives.
Check the guidance notes on their website for eligibility and if you have any questions, please email grants@woodsmithfoundation.org.uk or call Leah on 07724 832982.
Grant Information
| How Much: | Total funding pot of £400,000. |
| Application Deadline: | Thursday 31st October at 10am. |
Dormanstown Seed Fund
The Dormanstown Seed Fund is currently accepting applications from organisations or individuals with a strong connection to the community who would like to deliver projects that increase activities for residents, tackle local issues, or help people come together to develop new ideas for Dormanstown.
This is a new Seed Fund Grant offer for the community which will support a wide range of organisations and individuals to deliver projects that increase activities for residents, tackle local issues, or help people come together to develop new ideas for Dormanstown.
Check the guidance notes on their website for eligibility and if you have any questions or need support to access this grant scheme, please email helen.kennedy@woodsmithfoundation.org.uk or call Helen on 07756 395282.