Each of the local authorities in the Tees Valley provides support with identifying and applying for funding.
Useful contacts;
Please scroll down to read details of funding for facilities, individuals and clubs.
Local Funding
Middlesbrough Council
The council has a number of grant programmes available to voluntary and community sector groups to support activity for people in Middlesbrough. All applications must demonstrate how they link to the Mayor’s Vision.
For more information on grants, please contact:
Market Management Officer
Phone: 01642 729309
Community Chest
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to voluntary and community groups within Middlesbrough. This is a rolling programme so applications are accepted throughout the year; the grant panel meets to discuss applications on average four times per year.
Applicants must demonstrate that:
- The project/group will benefit the people of Middlesbrough
- The project/group encourages community activity and stimulates participation and involvement
- The project/group compliments the services and priorities of Middlesbrough Council
To apply look at the criteria then download and complete the Community Chest application form.
Physical Activity Fund
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to voluntary and community groups to encourage people from Middlesbrough to get involved in physical activity.
Projects must meet one of the following criteria:
- Getting people active in the local area
- Getting people active to improve long term health conditions
- Changing the environment
To apply download and complete the Physical Activity Fund application form (guidance is included at the end of the form).
The grant panel is a multi-agency panel made up of partners on the Physical Health Partnership.
