Apply to the Newcastle Fund

Apply for a Newcastle Fund grant online

We have transitioned fully to a digital application on Citizen Hub to improve and streamline our process. If you encounter difficulties in completing the application form on Citizen Hub, please email newcastlefund@newcastle.gov.uk

Please refer to the Citizen Hub Applicant Manual which provides guidance on the Citizen Hub system.

Application closing date

The closing date for applications is:

• 10:00am on Thursday 23 July 2026 (Please make sure you have sufficient time to complete and submit your application)

Find out your application results

You can check the status of your application within the application portal. 

Once we have reviewed your application, we will also notify you of the outcome via email.

Key Dates for Round 17 

The following are indicative dates for The Newcastle Fund: 

If your application is successful

If successful:

• grants up to £4,999 will be paid in one instalment
• grants between £5,000 and £9,999 will be paid in two instalments
• grants of £10,000 or more will be paid in four instalments

First payment will be scheduled for April 2027.

You will be expected to submit monitoring information. How often you must do this depends on the value of your grant:

• grants up to £9,999 require annual monitoring information
• grants between £10,000 and £25,000 require six-monthly monitoring information

Quarterly review forms will also be completed by a lead officer who will contact you by telephone, email or in person to capture relevant information. 

If your application is not successful

If unsuccessful, with your permission, we will share your application with alternative funders who could support your project. 

The grant award decision cannot be appealed. 

More information

If you have any questions or feedback about the application process, please:

• email the Newcastle Fund